downiness

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The variety may also be known by the downiness of the young leaves, the calyx-tube, and the stalks.

From Wayside and Woodland Trees A pocket guide to the British sylva by Step, Edward

Plum or plump, as applied to a bed, would certainly convey the idea of softness or downiness.

From Notes and Queries, Number 218, December 31, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Bell, George

The habit of the shrub is densely bushy, and the foliage has a greyish green colour from its downiness.

From Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies. by Wood, John

Never was a bed so sweetly smoothed to the downiness of a swan's breast!

From Vision House by Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel)

"A baby that's loved and taken care of is just nothing but fine soft lawns and white downiness with the scent of fresh violets under leaves in the rain."

From Robin by Burnett, Frances Hodgson