swansdown


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
swansdown/ˈswɒnzdaʊn/
noun
  • 1 the fine down of a swan, used for trimmings and powder puffs.
  • 2 a thick cotton fabric with a soft nap on one side.

    ■ a soft, thick woollen fabric containing a little silk or cotton.

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