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puffball

/ˈpʌf.bɔːl/

/ˈpʌf.bɔl/

puffballnoun

puffballs

/ˈpʌf.bɔːl/

/ˈpʌf.bɔl/

Translations

The puffball released a cloud of spores when it was stepped on.

Дождевик выпустил облако спор, когда на него наступили.

Additional translations

Definitions

A type of fungus that produces a spherical fruiting body, which releases spores in a cloud when mature.

While hiking, we stumbled upon a large puffball in the forest, and when we touched it, a cloud of spores was released.

A soft, round object or item resembling the shape or texture of a puffball fungus.

The cat played with a small puffball made of yarn, batting it around the living room.

Synonyms

spherical fungus

puffballadjective

/ˈpʌfbɔːl/

/ˈpʌfbɔl/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to or resemblance to a puffball fungus.

Definitions

Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a puffball fungus; round and fluffy like a puffball.

The chef garnished the dish with delicate, puffball mushrooms.