Definition of Eiderdown

1. Noun. A soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider.

Exact synonyms: Continental Quilt, Duvet
Generic synonyms: Comfort, Comforter, Puff, Quilt

2. Noun. Down of the eider duck.
Group relationships: Eider, Eider Duck
Generic synonyms: Duck Down
Substance meronyms: Continental Quilt, Duvet

Definition of Eiderdown

1. Noun. The down of the eider duck, used for stuffing pillows and quilts ¹

2. Noun. A quilt stuffed with this down ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Eiderdown

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Eiderdown

eicosapentaenoyl
eicosatetraenoate
eicosatetraenoic
eicosatetraenoic acid
eicosatetraenoyl
eicosatrienoic
eicosatrienoic acid
eicosatrienoyl
eicosenoic acid
eicosenoyl
eid mubarak
eide
eident
eider
eider duck
eiderdown (current term)
eiderdowns
eiders
eidetic
eidetic image
eidetic imagery
eidetic memories
eidetic memory
eidetically
eidetics
eidograph
eidographs
eidola
eidolic
eidolon

Literary usage of Eiderdown

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Oxonian in Iceland; Or, Notes of Travel in that Island in the Summer of by Frederick Metcalfe (1861)
"... Einarson—Farming under difficulties—Ice on fire—eiderdown—"A creek between friends, a fiord between ..."

2. The General Stud-book, Containing Pedigrees of Race Horses, &c. &c. from the (1893)
"LOWDOWN (foaled in 1883), by Lowlander, out of eiderdown, by King John (Mr WB Partridge's), had, in 1891, a foal which died, was barren in 1890 and 92, ..."

3. Autobiography, a Collection of the Most Instructive and Amusing Lives Ever (1829)
"Compensation—A scene of enthusiasm—, Life is a bed of eiderdown, full of pleasure—The danger of opposite windows—The perfidious curtains—The reflection—A ..."

4. The Oxonian in Iceland: With Glances at Icelandic Folk-lore and Sagas by Frederick Metcalfe (1867)
"... ramparts—Asgeir Einarson—Fanning under difficulties—Ice on fire—eiderdown—"A creek between friends, a fiord between ..."

5. The Clothier and Furnisher (1894)
"Wool, Flannel and Cotton ATHLETIC SUITS BICYCLE SUITS In Worsted, Wool and Cotton BATH ROBES In eiderdown and Terry Our Spring Line of the above Garments is ..."

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