"superball" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: superballs [plural]
Etymology: super- + ball. From a trademark, Super Ball. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|ball}} super- + ball Head templates: {{en-noun}} superball (plural superballs)
  1. A bouncy ball.

Inflected forms

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