bullfist

noun

bull·​fist

ˈbu̇lˌfīs(t)

variants or bullfice

ˈbu̇lˌfīs(t)

plural -s

: giant puffball

Word History

Etymology

bullfist from bull entry 1 + fist flatus, from Middle English; bullfice alteration of bullfist

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