piumino — meaning in English

English meaning

• down adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
• duvet noun A thick, soft quilt filled with down, feathers or synthetic fibre, used on a bed instead of a top sheet and blankets and normally slipped inside a washable cover.

Senses

piumino is used for these senses in English:

• down Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.
• down jacket A quilted jacket stuffed with down feathers.
• duvet (British, Ireland, New Zealand, Canada) A 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.
• feather duster An implement, traditionally consisting of a bundle of feathers (especially ostrich feathers) attached to a handle, used to remove surface dust.
• powder puff A ball or pad of soft material used for the application of cosmetic powder to the face.

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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