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Definition of swansdown in English: swansdownnounˈswɒnzdaʊnˈswɑnzdaʊn mass noun1The fine down of a swan, used for trimmings and powder puffs. Example sentencesExamples - A very light rouleau of swansdown bordered the corsage and the fronts of the dress.
- On the chest, there is a shaped cloth panel which is decorated with swansdown, rhinestones and mirrors.
- It was a fancy version of the scarf and could be made of swansdown or fur.
- Everything about her shimmers and shines, all softened by beautiful white swansdown and feathers.
2A thick cotton fabric with a soft nap on one side. Example sentencesExamples - The weavers emigrated to the Austrian Low Countries, especially to Mouscron, where production of swansdown was allowed since 1758.
- 2.1 A soft, thick fabric made from wool mixed with a little silk or cotton.
Definition of swansdown in US English: swansdown(also swan's down) nounˈswänzdounˈswɑnzdaʊn 1The fine down of a swan, used for trimmings and powder puffs. Example sentencesExamples - Everything about her shimmers and shines, all softened by beautiful white swansdown and feathers.
- On the chest, there is a shaped cloth panel which is decorated with swansdown, rhinestones and mirrors.
- It was a fancy version of the scarf and could be made of swansdown or fur.
- A very light rouleau of swansdown bordered the corsage and the fronts of the dress.
2A thick cotton fabric with a soft nap on one side, used especially for baby clothes. Example sentencesExamples - The weavers emigrated to the Austrian Low Countries, especially to Mouscron, where production of swansdown was allowed since 1758.
- 2.1 A soft, thick fabric made from wool mixed with a little silk or cotton.
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