mosquito coil
English
editNoun
editmosquito coil (plural mosquito coils)
- A mosquito-repelling incense, usually shaped into a spiral, and typically made from a dried paste of pyrethrum powder.
- 2020, Abi Daré, The Girl With The Louding Voice, Sceptre, page 257:
- There is a sharp smell in the air, and my nose follows it to the three green mosquito coils on the floor, bringing out grey, waving smoke.
Translations
editmosquito-repelling incense
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