Cotton balls.
Cotton Wools
KOT-un WOOLS
ˈkɒtən wʊlz
Noun
Example Sentences
"Pack of cotton wools."
"Use cotton wools."
Etymology & History
British term for cotton balls. Cotton wool (absorbent cotton) in ball form.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
neutral
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