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eider

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Main Entry:
ei·der 
          Listen to the pronunciation of eider
Pronunciation:
\ˈī-dər\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Dutch, German, or Swedish, from Icelandic æthur, from Old Norse æthr
Date:
1743
1 : any of several large northern sea ducks (genera Somateria and Polystica) having fine soft down that is used by the female for lining the nest —called also eider duck 2 : eiderdown 1


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