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noun
A clump of grass or similar vegetation; a small grass-covered mound.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A large cushion which may have an internal frame, used as a low seat or stool.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: furniture, lifestyle
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noun
An inflatable cushion serving as landing area for precision accuracy parachuting.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: footstool, footrest, ottoman
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: stool
History
From Old French touffel, diminutive of touffe (“tuft”). Regarding etymological and semantic uncertainty, see Wikipedia at Little Miss Muffet § Tuffet and §§ Uncertain meaning.
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
