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Word of the Day: Duvet/comforter
Wow, Friday night was frigid here in Wakayama.
It’s a good thing my wife and I have wonderfully warm duvets.
First of all, the pronunciation of duvet is du vey, emphasizing the du.
It is originally from French, so the t at the end is silent.
Some people may call a duvet a comforter, a cloth bag filled with fluffy, warm, insulating material such as feathers.
If you sleep on a Japanese futon, the top part you sleep under is a duvet.
Sleep well and stay warm on these cold midwinter nights.
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