˜yÐÄvlog

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blowball

[ bloh-bawl ]

noun

  1. the downy head or pappus of the dandelion, salsify, etc.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of blowball1

First recorded in 1660–70; blow 2 + ball 1
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She kissed Helen again and again, for a dear, good peacemaker, as she always was—and "I'm resolved"—but in the midst of her good resolves she caught a glimpse through the glass door opening on the park, of the general, and a fine horse they were ringing, and she hurried out: all light of heart she went, as though "Or shake the downy blowball from her stalk."

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