eider

A noun referring to a large sea duck of the genus Somateria, known for its soft down feathers which are used to fill pillows and quilts.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un grand canard marin du genre Somateria, connu pour son duvet très doux utilisé pour garnir oreillers et couettes.

1. Type of duck C1 formal

   A large sea duck of the genus Somateria, found in northern regions, known for its soft down feathers.

   • Eiders are commonly found along the coasts of Scandinavia.
   • The eider duck's down is highly valued for insulation.
   • We spotted a flock of eiders during our trip to Iceland.

   🇫🇷eider

   Synonymes: eider duck

• eiders plural form
• eiders' possessive plural form
• eider's possessive singular form