swansdown

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swans·down | \ ˈswänz-ˌdau̇n

Definition of swansdown

1 : the soft downy feathers of the swan often used as trimming on articles of dress

2 : a heavy cotton flannel that has a thick nap on the face and is made with sateen weave

Examples of swansdown in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There’s a lot more to like at Ninja, like delicate little Shumai, dumplings stuffed with minced shrimp, soft and light as swansdown. — Beth Segal, cleveland, 3 Jan. 2020

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