downy-leafplants
nounUK /ˈdaʊni liːfplɑːnts/
US /ˈdaʊni lifplænts/
Plants that have soft, fuzzy little hairs on their leaves.
The downy-leafplants in the garden felt soft when we touched them.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Plants whose leaves are covered with fine, down-like fuzz that helps keep them warm or safe from bugs.
Downy-leafplants often grow well in cool, damp places.
3. A group of plants gardeners pick because their soft leaves look and feel nice.
She planted downy-leafplants along the path for their pretty texture.
4. Plants with tiny hairs on their leaves that can hold water droplets.
After the rain, the downy-leafplants sparkled with little drops.