Eiderdown
(noun)
- A type of soft, warm, and lightweight down used as filling for bedding and clothing.
- A type of quilt or comforter filled with eiderdown.
Origin:
From the old norse word "éðr" meaning "eider duck" + "dun" meaning "down".
Examples:
- She wrapped herself in the eiderdown for extra warmth on the cold winter night.
- He had an eiderdown comforter on his bed that kept him warm all night.
- The eiderdown jacket was perfect for the winter weather.
- An eiderdown quilt is a luxurious and warm bedding option.
- Eiderdown is considered one of the most luxurious and warm materials for bedding and clothing.