ballotini
/ (ˌbæləˈtiːnɪ) /
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pl n
small glass beads used in reflective paints
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Word Origin for ballotini
C20: from Italian ballottini small balls
Words nearby ballotini
balloon tyre, balloon vine, ballot, ballotade, ballot box, ballotini, ballot paper, ballottement, ballottine, ballpark, ballpark figure
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