goose feather

Waterfowl plume component

A goose feather is a feather from a goose, traditionally valued for stuffing pillows, comforters, and mattresses due to its softness and insulating properties.

Goose feathers were also used to make quill pens before metal nibs became standard: He dipped the goose feather in ink and began to write.

Related
  • downToward lower ground
  • quillFeather used for writing
  • quill penFeather used for writing
  • plumeOrnamental feather or rising column
  • pillowBedding for heads

duvet · pillow stuffing · soft · flight · wing · tickle · ink · pen · bedding · molt · white · fluffy · bird · preening · waterfowl · calligraphy · stuffing · light

Categories
Opposites
natural vs. synthetic materials

goose featherpolyester fill

Synthetic cushioning material

Thinsulate · hollow fiber · polyfill · plastic · foam padding

premium vs. budget insulation

goose featherstraw

Tube for sipping

foam padding · cotton batting · hay · horsehair · corn husk

softness and loft

goose featherfoam rubber

Porous elastic padding material

memory foam

Family

goose, feather, goosey, gosling, feathers, feathered, feathering, feathery, unfeathered

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G