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duvet — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bloom noun A flower, or the state of a plant when its flowers are open.
  • down adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
  • fluff noun Light, soft, fuzzy material such as fur, feathers, or lint.
  • fuzz noun A soft mass of short, loose hairs or fibres.
  • velvet noun A closely woven fabric with a thick, short, soft pile on one side, traditionally made of silk but now often cotton or synthetic fibre.

Senses

duvet is used for these senses in English:

  • bloom The delicate, powdery coating upon certain growing or newly-gathered fruits or leaves, as on grapes, plums, etc.
  • fluff Anything light, soft or fuzzy, especially fur, hair, feathers.
  • fuzz A frizzy mass of hair or fibre.
  • sleeping bag A padded or insulated bag large enough to surround the whole body and which keeps the user warm while sleeping, used as a substitute for bedclothes.
  • velvet Very fine fur, including the skin and fur on a deer's antlers.

bloom — full definition

  1. noun A flower, or the state of a plant when its flowers are open.
  2. verb Of a plant, to produce and open flowers.
  3. verb To grow, thrive, or reach a peak of health, beauty, or success.

down — full definition

  1. adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
  2. preposition Along or through, moving in a particular direction.
  3. adjective Feeling sad or low in spirits.
  4. adjective Not functioning; out of service, especially of a computer system.
  5. verb To swallow or finish, especially a drink, quickly.

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