puffball

/ˈpʌf.bɔːl/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of fungus, especially one that produces a large, puffy spore case

“The hiker carefully picked up the puffball and examined it before throwing it away.”

2. noun

a type of mushroom that can be inhaled and cause hallucinations, especially in large quantities

“The group of friends accidentally ingested a poisonous puffball, leading to a scary night.”

3. noun

a type of round, puffy cloud

“The pilot navigated the plane through the puffball that blocked their path.”

Synonyms

  • puff cap
  • spore case