doona

Definition

A padded blanket used as a cover in bed; a duvet.

Etymology

Originally a product name, derived from Danish dyne /dyːnə/. Trademark owned by the Tontine Group.

Example Sentences

• "He had put the doona on sideways. My feet were sticking out."
• "Well when I say it was cool, it was actually cold enough to freeze the nuts off a fruit cake and it took Dad half an hour [...] to get me from under the nice warm doona."
• "Lena pulled the doona over her head."