DOWNY, adjective [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.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI