Downy and Pilous

Downy

Downy adjective - Smooth or delicate in appearance or feel.

Pilous and downy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pilous" instead an adjective "Downy".

Nearby Word: downiness

Pilous

Pilous adjective - Covered with hairs especially fine soft ones.
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Downy and pilous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downy" instead an adjective "Pilous".
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