Emily Dickinson Lexicon

DOWN'Y, a. [See Down.]

1. Covered with down or nap; as, a downy feather; downy wings.
2. Covered with pubescence or soft hairs, as a plant.
3. Made of down or soft feathers; as, a downy pillow.
4. Soft, calm, soothing; as, downy sleep.
5. Resembling down.