'duvet' originates from French, specifically the word 'duvet,' where 'duvet' meant 'down' or 'soft feathers.'

'duvet' was borrowed directly from French into English in the 18th century, retaining its original meaning.

Initially, it meant 'down' or 'soft feathers,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a quilt filled with down or synthetic fibers.'