goose down; goose feather
Refers to the soft feathers or down of a goose, often used for filling bedding or clothing.
This futon uses high-quality goose down.
Standard kanji spelling for goose down/feathers.
Variant kanji form; less common than 鵞毛.
Compound of 鵞 (ga, 'goose') and 毛 (mō, 'hair/feather'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with goose down.