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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mothball

/mɒθbɔːl/ noun · British & US
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What does mothball mean?

noun

A small ball or pellet of camphor or other aromatic substance used to repel moths and other insects from clothing and other fabrics.

Example

"She carefully placed the mothballs in the closet to protect her grandmother's old coat."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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