duvetyn

noun

duve·​tyn ˈdü-və-ˌtēn 

ˈdyü-,

ˈdəv-ˌtēn 

: a smooth lustrous velvety fabric

Word History

Etymology

French duvetine, from duvet down, from Middle French, alteration of *dumet, diminutive of Old French dun, dum down, from Old Norse dūnn — more at down

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above