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| Afghan |
(lower case) a soft blanket that is knitted or crocheted. Afghans often have stripes or patterns. [1/3 definitions] |
| aglow |
shining with a soft light; glowing; bright. [1/2 definitions] |
| alpaca |
an animal with long legs and a long neck. Alpacas live in the mountains of South America. They are mammals closely related to llamas and to camels. Alpacas are raised for their long, soft wool. |
| Angora |
(often lower case) the soft, silky hair of the Angora rabbit or Angora goat. [1/3 definitions] |
| aphid |
a small insect that eats by sucking the juices of plants. Aphids have soft bodies and move slowly. |
| applesauce |
a sweet sauce made by cooking apples until they are soft. |
| apricot |
a soft round fruit with fuzzy, pale orange skin. [1/2 definitions] |
| ash1 |
the soft gray powder that is left after something has been burned. |
| babble |
to make a soft, bubbling sound. [1/5 definitions] |
| bag |
a soft container made of cloth, paper, or leather, used to hold things; sack; pouch. [1/4 definitions] |
| banana |
A banana is a long, curved, soft fruit with a thick yellow skin. Bananas grow in bunches on trees in countries where the weather is usually warm and where there is plenty of rain. |
| bathrobe |
A bathrobe is something that some people wear after a bath or before going to bed, or they wear it in the morning when they get up. It is a little like a long jacket, but it's soft and comfortable. Some people wear a bathrobe at home just to relax. We often call a bathrobe a robe. |
| beret |
a soft, round, flat cap with a snug headband. A beret does not have a visor. |
| berry |
A berry is a soft, small fruit. Berries grow on bushes or trees. Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are some kinds of berries. |
| blob |
a soft mass that does not have a fixed or solid shape. |
| bog |
an area of soft, wet earth; marsh. [1/2 definitions] |
| bootee |
a baby's soft sock. |
| buff1 |
a soft, thick, yellow leather made from the skin of a buffalo or ox. [2/4 definitions] |
| bunny |
(informal) an animal with long ears, a short tail, and soft fur; a young rabbit. |
| butter |
Butter is a soft food that we often put on bread, toast, or potatoes. Butter is a product made from milk. Actually, it is the fat from the cream that is part of cow's milk. In the United States, butter is usually yellow. We spread butter on food, but butter is also used for cooking and baking. [1/3 definitions] |
| buzz |
a soft, low hum. [1/4 definitions] |
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