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eiderdown vs puff

puff vs eiderdown

eiderdown and puff both are nouns.

eiderdown is not an adjective while puff is an adjective.

eiderdown is not a verb while puff is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
eiderdown Yes No No No
puff Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, puff is a hypernym of eiderdown; that is, puff is a word with a broader meaning than eiderdown:
  • eiderdown: a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider
  • puff: bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
Other hypernyms of eiderdown include comfort, comforter, quilt.
eiderdown (noun) puff (noun)
down of the eider duck a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin
thick cushion used as a seat
exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
a light inflated pastry or puff shell
a short light gust of air
eiderdown (adjective) puff (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
eiderdown (verb) puff (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
blow hard and loudly
to swell or cause to enlarge
speak in a blustering or scornful manner
praise extravagantly
suck in or take (air)
smoke and exhale strongly
make proud or conceited
Difference between eiderdown and puff

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