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duvet

du·vet [ doo váy, d vày ] (plural du·vets)


noun 
Definition:
 
type of bed quilt: a bed quilt made up of broad channels stuffed with down or synthetic material, usually used inside a removable washable cover in place of or together with sheets and blankets

[Mid-18th century. < French, "(feather) down" < Old Norse dūnn]
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