The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Fuzz \Fuzz\, n. [Cf. Prov. E. fuzzy that ravels (of silk or
   cotton), D. voos spongy, fungous, G. faser filament. E. feaze
   to untwist.]
   Fine, light particles or fibers; loose, volatile matter.
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   Fuzz ball, a kind of fungus or mushroom, which, when
      pressed, bursts and scatters a fine dust; a puffball.
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