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Definition of eider

eider

/ˈaɪ.dɚ/
ei · der
Plural:eiders
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• noun

1

A large sea duck native to northern coasts of Europe, North America, and eastern Siberia, particularly known for the soft down feathers plucked from the breast of the female to line its nest.

Example

"We spotted a flock of eiders resting on the rocky shoreline during our Arctic expedition."

2

The incredibly soft down feathers obtained from the eider duck, traditionally used as a highly insulating stuffing for quilts and pillows.

Example

"The luxury winter coat was insulated with genuine eider, making it both lightweight and exceptionally warm."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old Norse 'æðr' (eider duck), entering English in the 18th century via Icelandic 'æður' or Swedish 'ejder'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eider. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eider
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