n. a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing; v. put into long-term storage
Mom put a mothball in the closet. Spelled as one word.
Mom put a mothball in the closet. Spelled as one word.
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camphor ball; naphthalene ball; moth repellant
moth attractor
2 syllables
moth-ball
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