down

nounfeminine/pɨˈnuʒɐ̃j̃/medium

pe·nu·gem

Definition

The fine, soft feathers of young birds or the undercoating of adult birds, used for insulation.

The duckling's down kept it warm in the cold water.

This pillow is filled with goose down.

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Common collocations

goose downsoft downdown jacketcovered in down

Do latim 'pennula', diminutivo de 'penna' (pena).