BEDSPREAD

bedspread, bedcover, bed cover, bed covering, counterpane, spread

(noun) decorative cover for a bed

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

bedspread (plural bedspreads)

The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket.

A coverlet.

Synonyms

• bedcover, counterpane

Source: Wiktionary


Bed"spread`, n.

Definition: A bedquilt; a counterpane; a coverlet. [U. S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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