Standard Lemma guide

dowle

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈdaʊl/
  • rhymes with -aʊl
  • homophone: dowel
  • rhymes with -aʊli

1

noun

Meaning 1

feathery or woolly down; filament of a feather

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative form of dooly (“basic Indian litter”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: India, alt-of, alternative, archaic, historical

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

Compare Old French douille (“soft”), and English ductile.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Russian: боро́здка пера́ (borózdka perá) — filament of a feather
  • Russian: пуши́нка (pušínka) — filament of a feather