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eidernoun  ei·der \ˈī-dər\Popularity: Bottom 30% of wordsEditor's Note: Did You Know?

Definition of eider1:  any of several large northern sea ducks (genera Somateria and Polystica) having fine soft down that is used by the female for lining the nest —called also eider duck
Origin and Etymology of eiderDutch, German, or Swedish, from Icelandic æthur, from Old Norse æthr

First Known Use: 1743
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