cotton ball

/ˌkɑtn bɔl/
/ˈkɒtɪn bɔl/
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Other forms: cotton balls

Definitions of cotton ball
  1. noun
    a fungus disease of cranberries
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    type of:
    plant disease
    a disease that affects plants
  2. noun
    a small ball of cotton used for various purposes, such as removing makeup or cleaning a wound
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