Word: mothball
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: moth
ball
Definition: A small ball of chemical pesticide (typically naphthalene) and deodorant placed in or around clothing and other articles susceptible to damage from mold or moth larvae in order to protect them from this damage.
Morphemes:
Affix: moth
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A usually nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.
Affix: ball
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An object, generally spherical, used for playing games in which it may be thrown, caught, kicked, etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bal
Language: fr
Decoded: bal
PoS: Noun
Meaning: dance party, ball