eiderdown

/ˈaɪdərdaʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

a soft, warm bedcover, typically made of feathers or down, and often used to keep warm in bed

“She wrapped herself in the eiderdown to keep warm on a cold winter night.”

2. noun

a type of duck, especially the common eider

“The eiderdowns were migrating to warmer climates.”

Synonyms

  • comforter
  • duvet

Antonyms

  • blanket
  • sheets