dustball

English

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) A ball of dust.
  • (uncountable) A disease of horses, in which grain-dust forms a ball in the intestine.

Etymology

Compound from English dust + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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