actually a duvet is a plain (usually) white (usually) down conforter...that you can put duvet covers on...
if you have a regular comforter...you can also use a duvet cover on that...
so a duvet is actually a blanket duvet covers can cover duvets or other comforters...
xjulietx
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A magazine put it best by saying that a duvet cover is like a big pillowcase for your comforter
Maribelle7777
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It depends....the comforter cover idea is correct but I know my FH calls his down comforter that he used to have on his old bed his duvet. So sometimes it means the comforter itself. But I think both definitions are correct.
I think your DH is right Maribelle....this is what it was always called when I was growing up
from dictionary.com
du·vet ( P ) Pronunciation Key (d-v, dy-) n. A quilt, usually with a washable cover, that may be used in place of a bedspread and top sheet.
but I think many stores have been calling the cover...a duvet...instead of duvet cover...this makes a lot of sense though...why my family doesn't use flat sheets...the duvet cover is the flat sheet substitute
Maribelle7777
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Yabbo...yes my FH doesnt' use a flat sheet, just the fitted sheet and the duvet.
I had to get used to no flat sheet. I don't really like it but I figured it isnt' the worst thing in the world. The only thing is I wash my comforter (it doesn't have a cover over it) more often. Hmm. Oh well.
Yabbo your family is German - I think the duvet w/ no flat sheet is more european in nature.
