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Definition of Downy

Downy
Downy Down"y (-[y^]), a. 1. Covered with down, or with pubescence or soft hairs. ``A downy feather.' --Shak. Plants that . . . have downy or velvet rind upon their leaves. --Bacon. 2. Made of, or resembling, down. Hence, figuratively: Soft; placid; soothing; quiet. ``A downy shower.' --Keble. ``Downy pillow.' --Pope. Time steals on with downy feet. --Young. 3. Cunning; wary. [Slang, Eng.] --Latham.

Meaning of Downy from wikipedia

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