downy
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His earliest memories of fabric were totally sensory, he said, recalling the downy feel of a jamawar shawl at home in Srinagar and the soft warmth of his mother's shahtoosh saris.
From BBC • Nov. 1, 2024
Disease-resistance abbreviations like A and DM indicate that a plant is resistant to anthracnose and downy mildew respectively, crucial information if your garden has had issues with these.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2024
"Our hypothesis is that these bladder cells also protect against other plant diseases like downy mildew, a fungal disease which severely limits quinoa yields," says Max Moog.
From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2023
The Italian government last month allocated a modest one million euros to help grape producers hurt by downy mildew.
From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2023
They all watched as the downy tuft wafted hypnotically back and forth, back and forth, until it disappeared under the seat.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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