As nouns the difference between duvet and coverlet
is that duvet is a thick, padded quilt used instead of blankets while coverlet is a blanket used as a bed covering, usually quilted.
duvet
Noun
(
en noun)
(British, New Zealand) A thick, padded quilt used instead of blankets.
(US) A cover for a quilt or comforter.
Synonyms
* doona (Australia)
* quilt (USA)
* continental quilt
See also
* eiderdown
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coverlet
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A blanket used as a bed covering, usually quilted.