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The definition of a duvet is a soft quilt filled with feathers, down or synthetic materials that has a cover and is used instead of a comforter on a bed.

(noun)

A down quilt is an example of aduvet.

See duvet in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a style of comforter, often filled with down, having a slipcover and used in place of a top sheet and blankets

See duvet in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A quilt, usually with a washable cover, that may be used in place of a bedspread and top sheet.

Origin:

Origin: French, down

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , alteration of dumet

Origin: , diminutive of dum, dun

Origin: , from Old Norse dūnn

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