Duvet Meaning
/d(j)uːˈveɪ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA quilt or usually flat cloth bag with a filling (traditionally down) and usually an additional washable cover, used instead of blankets; often called a comforter or quilt, especially in US English.
nounShort for duvet cover.
Sentence Examples
Even in winter she kicks off her duvet.
This duvet set is made from fibre-dyed cotton.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She pulled the warm ____ up to her chin before sleeping.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Even in winter she kicks off her ____.
Word Origin & History
From French duvet, from Middle French duvet, from Old French duvet (“down, the feathers of young birds”), alteration of dumet, dumect, which in turn derives from dum, dun (“down, feathers”), from Old Norse dúnn (“down, down feather”), from Proto-Germanic *dūnaz (“down”), from Proto-Indo-European *dʰewh₂- (“to smoke, fume, raise dust”). Cognate with Icelandic dúnn (“down”), Danish dun (“down”), German Daune (“down”), Dutch dons (“down”). More at down.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She pulled the warm ____ up to her chin before sleeping.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Even in winter she kicks off her ____.