← BackshareGuesscounterpane/ˈkaʊntərˌpeɪn/nounA decorative cover for a bed, often used as a top layer.She folded the quilted counterpane neatly at the foot of the bed.The old counterpane was embroidered with colorful flowers.He pulled the counterpane up to his chin on the cold winter night.Synonymsbedspreadcoverlet