downy

[US]/'daʊnɪ/
[UK]/'daʊni/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. covered with soft fine hairs; soft and smooth; having many small hills or mounds.

Phrases & Collocations

downy feathers

downy hair

downy mildew

Example Sentences

the baby's downy cheek.

a rolling downy landscape

I told you she was a downy one.

When teleview, due and downy reflex serves as basic illume.

Fluid of line of mermaid gold look, distinctive waterproof, prevent take off sweat, abidingly, not easily makeup dizzy, downy without stimulation.

When ordering for next year look for a F1 hybrid onion set 'Santero' from Thompson &Morgan.It's resistant to downy mildew.

Real-world Examples

Of easy wind and downy flake.

Source: Travel Across America

And as cosy as it is downy.

Source: British Students' Science Reader

But the most formidable challenger is the humble downy birch.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

The downy birch detected the current warming trend much earlier than most scientists.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

The orange stone fruit is famous for the light layer of downy hairs coating its exterior.

Source: Intermediate and advanced English short essay.

So, these like downy little soft feathers on their neck, you know, that's their baby feathers.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

And he's the downiest one of the lot!

Source: Oliver Twist (Original Version)

If something is " downy" , " downy" , it's very soft when you touch it.

Source: Engvid-Gill Course Collection

He recalls seeing downy woodpeckers, northern cardinals, mourning doves, and other birds.

Source: VOA Special November 2017 Collection

Its downy coat was apparently reddish brown over most of its body.

Source: PBS Earth - Animal Fun Facts

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