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ei·der\ˈī-dər\

noun

1 : 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

2 : eiderdown 1

Origin: Dutch, German, or Swedish, from Icelandic æthur, from Old Norse æthr.

First use: 1743

it is not just the co;on definitely hays

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