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down⋅y

[dou-nee]
–adjective, down⋅i⋅er, down⋅i⋅est.
1. of the nature of or resembling down; fluffy; soft.
2. made of down.
3. covered with down.
4. soft; soothing.

Origin:
1540–50; down 2 + -y 1


down⋅i⋅ly, adverb
down⋅i⋅ness, noun
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down·y   (dou'nē)   
adj.   down·i·er, down·i·est
  1. Made of or covered with down.

    1. Resembling down: downy white clouds.

    2. Quietly soothing; soft.

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