fuzzball

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any soft, fuzzy creature.
  • (astronomy) A quantum description of a black hole in superstring theory.
  • A puffball.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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