downy

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It was soft and downy, and he gave vent to his satisfaction.

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  1. adjective Made of or covered with down.
  2. adjective Resembling down: downy white clouds.
  3. adjective Quietly soothing; soft.

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  • Her pubic hair was light and downy, a golden mist over her mons. —  FSF,October2007
  • His cheek was downy, and the fine hair held the dust of the street. —  Hobb, Robin - The Soldier Son 01 - Shaman's Crossing (v2.0)
  • Bozcaada's islanders are only too delighted to sell me their luscious, downy, squishy figs for a few pennies, as well as their curious red poppy cordial and sweet tomato jam. —  Travel news, travel guides and reviews | guardian.co.uk
  • Also So Why, Coz somone voted no, either an american or a downy —  GameBattles News
  • The Joplin uppy-downy seatpost will soon be coming in 27.2 for all you skinnier seatpost folks. —  Singletrack Magazine
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Etymologies (2)

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  1. from down + -y.
  2. from down + -y; = Swedish dunig.
 

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