Definition of Downy

1. Adjective. Like down or as soft as down.

Exact synonyms: Downlike, Flossy, Fluffy
Similar to: Soft
Derivative terms: Down, Downiness, Floss, Fluff, Fluffiness

2. Adjective. Covered with fine soft hairs or down. "Downy milkweed seeds"
Exact synonyms: Puberulent, Pubescent, Sericeous
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Similar to: Haired, Hairy, Hirsute
Derivative terms: Down, Downiness

Definition of Downy

1. a. Covered with down, or with pubescence or soft hairs.

Definition of Downy

1. Adjective. Having down, covered with a soft fuzzy coating as of small feathers. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Downy

1. soft [adj DOWNIER, DOWNIEST] - See also: soft

Medical Definition of Downy

1. Covered with short, fine hairs. (04 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Downy

downwardly
downwardness
downwardnesses
downwards
downwarp
downwash
downwashes
downweed
downweigh
downweighed
downweighing
downweighs
downwelling
downwind
downwinder
downy (current term)
downy ash
downy birch
downy brome
downy cheat
downy chess
downy ground cherry
downy haw
downy manzanita
downy mildew
downy poplar
downy wood mint
downy woodpecker
downy yellow violet

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