Puffball: meaning, definitions and examples
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puffball
[ หpสfหbษl ]
fungus type
A puffball is a type of fungus that releases spores when it matures. Unlike many other mushrooms, puffballs do not have a traditional umbrella shape and instead grow as round or pear-shaped structures. They can vary significantly in size, ranging from the size of a pea to several inches in diameter. Puffballs are often found in grassy areas, forests, and sometimes on decaying wood. When disturbed, their inner spores are puffed out, hence the name 'puffball.'
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The children were excited to see a puffball in the park.
- Puffballs can often be found after rain in the woods.
- When the puffball was touched, it released a cloud of spores.
- We discovered a large puffball while hiking on the trail.
Translations
Translations of the word "puffball" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bola de puff
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคซ เคฌเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Puffball
๐ฎ๐ฉ bola puff
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัั ะบะฐ ะบัะปัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kulka puff
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใผใซ
๐ซ๐ท balle de puff
๐ช๐ธ bola de puff
๐น๐ท puf topu
๐ฐ๐ท ํผํ๋ณผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑุฉ ุงูุจู
๐จ๐ฟ pufball
๐ธ๐ฐ pufgule
๐จ๐ณ ๆณก็
๐ธ๐ฎ puf krogla
๐ฎ๐ธ puffkรบla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัั ัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแคแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ puff topu
๐ฒ๐ฝ bola de puff
Etymology
The term 'puffball' has its origins in the mid-15th century, derived from the Old English elements 'puff', indicating a light, airy substance, and 'ball', which suggests its rounded shape. The word combines the action of puffing, as seen when the spores are released, with the shape of the fungi, creating a descriptive term that encapsulates both their appearance and behavior. Puffballs belong to various families within the fungi kingdom, specifically the families Lycoperdaceae and Sclerodermataceae. Their existence is noted in various cultures throughout history, often being a subject of folklore or culinary interest. While many species are edible, caution is advised as some can be toxic. Thus, the name 'puffball' not only evokes visual imagery but also conveys important information about their ecological role and potential uses.