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mothball

moth·ball

UK/ˈmɒθbɔːl/ US/ˈmɔθˌbɔl/ uncommon
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing

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Origin

The noun is derived from moth + ball. The verb is derived from the noun.

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