swansdown

Variant of swan's-down

swan's-down definition

swan's·-down (swänz′do̵un′, swônz′-)

noun

  1. the soft, fine under-feathers, or down, of the swan, used for trimming clothes, etc.
  2. a soft, thick fabric of wool and silk, rayon, or cotton, used for making baby clothes, etc.
  3. a cotton fabric with a satin weave and a heavy napped finish
  4. a very soft cotton flannel
Also swansdown swans′·down′

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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