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hairball
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hair·ball  (hârbôl)
n.
A small mass of hair in the stomach or intestine of an animal, such as a cat, that is accumulated when the animal swallows hair while licking its coat.
hairball [ˈhɛəˌbɔːl]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Veterinary Science) a compact mass of hair that forms in the stomach of cats, calves, etc., as a result of licking and swallowing the fur, and causes vomiting, coughing, bloat, weight loss, and depression
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hairballhairball - a compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal (especially in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur)
hair ball, trichobezoar
tangle - a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven; "they carved their way through the tangle of vines"
Translations
hairball [ˈhɛəbɔːl] N (in cats, calves etc) → bola f de pelo
hairball [ˈhɛəˌbɔːl] n → palla di pelo
hairball [ˈhɛəˌbɔːl] n → palla di pelo


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