"koosh ball" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: koosh balls [plural]
Etymology: Brand name. Onomatopoeic; named by its developer Scott H. Stillinger after the sound it made when it landed in his hand. Etymology templates: {{onomatopoeic|en}} Onomatopoeic Head templates: {{en-noun|head=koosh ball}} koosh ball (plural koosh balls)
  1. A toy ball made of rubber filaments radiating from a steel-bound core, available in a variety of color combinations. Wikipedia link: Time (magazine) Categories (topical): Toys Synonyms: Koosh ball

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