bedding

English

/ˈbɛdɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • The textiles associated with a bed, e.g., sheets, pillowcases, bedspreads, blankets, etc.
  • Any material used by or provided to animals to lie on.
  • (geology) a structure occurring in granite and similar massive rocks that allows them to split in well-defined bedding planes horizontally or parallel to the land surface
  • (horticulture) the temporary planting of fast-growing plants into flower beds to create colourful, temporary, seasonal displays, during spring, summer or winter

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English bedding inherited from Old English bedding (bedding) affix from English bed.

Origin

English

bed

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