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duvetyn
du·ve·tyn [ dvə tn ] or du·ve·tyne [ dvə tn ] or du·ve·tine [ dvə tn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
soft velvety fabric: a soft velvety silk, cotton, wool, or rayon fabric with a nap
[Early 20th century. < French duvetine< duvet (see duvet)]
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