matelas

Definitions of matelas
  1. noun
    a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
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    matelas de camping, matelas pneumatique
    a mattress that can be stored flat and inflated for use
    paillasse
    mattress consisting of a thin pad filled with straw or sawdust
    grabat, paillasse
    a mattress filled with straw or a pad made of quilts; used as a bed
    matelas à ressorts
    a mattress containing springs in a rigid frame
    type of:
    rembourrage
    a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort
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