moles

Meanings

• noun

  A small burrowing animal, typically having a pointed snout and being covered in fur.

  - "The mole in my garden keeps digging up my flowers."
  - "Moles are often mistaken for voles, but they have distinct features."

• noun

  A dark spot on the skin, usually caused by an overgrowth of melanocytes.

  - "I have several moles on my back that I need to keep an eye on."
  - "The dermatologist checked my moles during my annual skin exam."

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Synonyms

birthmark , naevus , nevus , nævus , mouldwarp , moll , gram molecule

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with moles
oles , poles , toes

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Moles (unit) (Metric system) : A unit of mass equal to 888.13 g or 1 kg
   

2. Mollies () : A type of tropical fish
   

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Variants

List of all variants of moles that leads to same result
mol , mole , moles , mols , star-nosed mole , star-nosed moles

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Etymology

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Old English 'mōla', from Proto-Germanic 'moljo' meaning 'to dig'.

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Trivia

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1. Moles are the only mammals that are blind when they are born.

2. Moles can dig tunnels at a rate of up to 15 feet per hour.

3. A mole's diet consists mainly of earthworms, insects, and other small invertebrates.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tunneling animals: Moles belong to the order of tunneling animals, which also includes gophers, prairie dogs, and voles.

2. Mammals: Moles are mammals, which means they are warm-blooded, have mammary glands, and nurse their young with milk.

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Culture

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In literature, moles have been used as symbols of secrecy and subterfuge. In art, they have been depicted as cute and cuddly creatures. In folklore, they are sometimes believed to bring good luck.

How to Memorize "moles"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, furry animal digging in the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mole' with the image of a burrowing animal or a dark spot on the skin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Many Old Ladies Enjoy Mint Tea' to remember that moles are mammals (Mammals have mammary glands, which is represented by 'M' and 'M' in the acronym).

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