Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DOWN'Y
DOWN'Y, a. [See Down.]
- Covered with down or nap; as, a downy feather; downy wings.
- Covered with pubescence or soft hairs, as a plant.
- Made of down or soft feathers; as, a downy pillow.
- Soft, calm, soothing; as, downy sleep.
- Resembling down.
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