Definition

A type of fabric that is soft and often made from cotton or flannel, or the skin of a swan that still has its feathers attached.

Example

The dress was made from a beautiful swanskin that felt soft to the touch.

Conversation

I just bought a blanket made of swanskin and it's so soft!

That sounds amazing! I've never heard of that fabric before.

Yeah, it's really cozy and keeps me warm during the nights.

I need to find something similar for the winter!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Swanskin is formed from "swan" (from Old English *swan*, meaning a large waterbird) and "skin" (from Old Norse *skinn*, meaning hide or skin). The word refers to the skin or hide of a swan, typically used in the context of materials or textiles.

Memory Tip

Think of a large waterbird ('swan') and its covering ('skin') — swanskin refers to the skin of a swan.

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