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- [doun]
- /daʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [doun]
- /daʊn/
Definitions of downless word
- noun downless the soft, first plumage of many young birds. 1
- noun downless the soft under plumage of birds as distinct from the contour feathers. 1
- noun downless the under plumage of some birds, as geese and ducks, used for filling in quilts, clothing, etc., chiefly for warmth. 1
- noun downless a growth of soft, fine hair or the like. 1
- noun downless Botany. a fine, soft pubescence on plants and some fruits. the light, feathery pappus or coma on seeds by which they are borne on the wind, as on the dandelion and thistle. 1
- adjective downless filled with down: a down jacket. 1
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Origin of downless
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English downe < Old Norse dūnn
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Parts of speech for Downless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
downless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
downless usage trend in Literature
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