stinkball

English

noun
Definitions
  • (military) A composition of substances which in combustion emit a suffocating odour, formerly used in naval warfare.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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