puffball
/ˈpʌfbɔːl/noun
1
- a fungus that produces a spherical or pear-shaped fruiting body which ruptures when ripe to release a cloud of spores马勃(菌)。
1.1
- Families Lycoperdaceae, class Gasteromycetes, in particular genus Lycoperdon.马勃科, 腹菌纲, 尤指灰孢属。参见GIANT PUFFBALL.
2
- a short full skirt gathered around the hemline to produce a soft puffy shape泡泡裙。