释义 |
eiderdown \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun Etymology: probably from German eiderdaune, from Icelandic æthardūnn, from æthar (gen. of æthur) + dūnn down, from Old Norse — more at down 1. : the down of the eider valued for its lightness, softness, resiliency, and warmth 2. : a quilt or comforter; especially : one filled with eiderdown 3. : a soft lightweight clothing fabric knitted or woven of wool, cotton, or man-made fibers and napped on one or both sides |