swansdown
noun
swans·down
ˈswänz-ˌdau̇n 
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
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“Swansdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swansdown. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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