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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈdɛkə
"Sie kuschelte sich unter ihre Lieblingsdecke an einem kalten Winterabend."
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2 senses- 1
A warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric.
"She snuggled under her favorite quilt on the chilly winter night." - 2
A decorative cover made by stitching together various pieces of fabric.
"The quilt displayed a beautiful array of colors and patterns, showcasing her sewing skills."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'quilt' originates from the Latin 'culcita', meaning 'a stuffed sack or cushion'. It evolved through Old French 'cuilte' in the 14th century, referring to a bed covering made of two layers of fabric stitched together, often filled with padding.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Quilt" is said worldwide
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couverture
Transliteration: kuvɛʁtyʁ
"Elle s'est blottie sous sa couverture préférée pendant la nuit froide."
Decke
Transliteration: ˈdɛkə
"Sie kuschelte sich unter ihre Lieblingsdecke an einem kalten Winterabend."
coperta
Transliteration: koˈpɛrta
"Si è rannicchiata sotto la sua coperta preferita durante la notte fredda."
cobija
Transliteration: koˈβixa
"Se acurrucó bajo su cobija favorita en la fría noche de invierno."
cobertor
Transliteration: ko.beʁˈtoʁ
"Ela se aconchegou sob seu cobertor favorito em uma noite fria."
रजाई
Transliteration: rajāī
"वह ठंडी रात में अपनी पसंदीदा रजाई के नीचे सिमट गई।"
被子
Transliteration: bèizi
"她在寒冷的冬夜蜷缩在她最喜欢的被子下。"
이불
Transliteration: ibul
"그녀는 추운 겨울밤에 가장 좋아하는 이불 아래로 파고들었다."
キルト
Transliteration: kiruto
"彼女は寒い冬の夜にお気に入りのキルトの下に身を寄せました。"
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