quilt
Meaning
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- A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.
- A roll of material with sound-absorbing properties, used in soundproofing.
- A quilted skirt worn by women.
- Something composed of a variety of stitched-together parts; a patchwork.
Synonyms
bed covering
blanket comforter
stitch together
thick blanket
quilted blanket
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/kwɪlt/
Etymology
From Middle English quilte, quylte, from Anglo-Norman quilte and Old French coilte, cuilte (compare French couette), from Latin culcita. Doublet of quoit.
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