mothball (n)
camphor ball (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing
Outgoing links
Hypernym ball, globe, orb
Derivationally related form mothball → mothball
Substance meronym camphor; naphthalene
Incoming links
Hyponym ball, globe, orb
Substance holonym camphor; naphthalene
Derivationally related form mothball → mothball

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