Doona
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdu(ː)nə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Doona is a noun meaning (Australia) A padded blanket used as a cover in bed; a duvet.
Meaning
(Australia) A padded blanket used as a cover in bed; a duvet.
More Meanings
- Contraction of do + not, used by some American fiction authors to signify that a character has a Scottish accent, although the word does not exist in Scots or Scottish English.
Example Sentences
Lena pulled the doona over her head.
“I doona ken how he found us,” he muttered darkly.
He had put the doona on sideways. My feet were sticking out.
“Oh, and doona go near the ruins or the castle when I leave,” he said, picking up the book and heading for the door.
Word Forms
- doonas
- doonae
Synonyms for doona
Depending on context, synonyms include duvet, quilt, comforter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include downy, duvet, duvetine, dooputty, donger, doss.
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