puffball in German

puffball in German is Bovist, Bofist, Stäubling — puffball means a round fungus that releases a cloud of dust-like spores when its mature body is disturbed.

puffball in German

Bovist

noun

Any of various fungi that produce a cloud of brown dust-like spores from their mature fruiting bodies.

Bofist

noun

Any of various fungi that produce a cloud of brown dust-like spores from their mature fruiting bodies.

Stäubling

noun

Any of various fungi that produce a cloud of brown dust-like spores from their mature fruiting bodies.

What does "puffball" mean?

noun A round fungus that releases a cloud of dust-like spores when its mature body is disturbed.
"A giant puffball can grow to the size of a football in damp woodland."
noun A dandelion flower once it has gone to seed and formed a round, fluffy head.
"The children blew on the puffball and scattered its seeds across the lawn."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

puffball in a sentence

A giant puffball can grow to the size of a football in damp woodland.
He gave the puffball a light kick and watched brown spores drift out.
The children blew on the puffball and scattered its seeds across the lawn.
A row of puffballs nodded along the verge in the summer breeze.

Similar words in German

dandelion clock

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "puffball" in German?

"puffball" in German is Bovist, Bofist, Stäubling. puffball means: A round fungus that releases a cloud of dust-like spores when its mature body is disturbed.

How do you use "puffball" in a sentence?

Example: "A giant puffball can grow to the size of a football in damp woodland." In German, "puffball" is Bovist, Bofist, Stäubling.

Are there other ways to say "puffball" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "puffball": Bovist, Bofist, Stäubling.

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