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moll

/mɒl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A bivalve mollusk, such as a mussel or clam.

    - "The mollusk filter-feeds by drawing water in and passing it over its gills."
    - "Mollusks are the second largest phylum of animals, after arthropods."
  • noun

    A person, especially a woman, who is friendly, kind, and caring.

    - "She was a true moll, always ready to lend a helping hand."
    - "He was surprised by the moll's warmth and kindness."
Pronunciation
  1. /mɒl/



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  2. /mɒl/



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Synonyms

chick
Rhymes
Words rhyming with moll
oll , poll , call , fall
Variants
List of all variants of moll that leads to same result
moll , molls , gun moll , gun molls
Etymology
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From Old French mollus, meaning 'soft' or 'mollusk'.

Trivia
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  1. The edible part of a mollusk is called the mollusk's 'meat'.

  2. Mollusks have a soft body that can change shape to help them move and blend in with their surroundings.

  3. The largest mollusk in the world is the giant clam, which can grow up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) in length.

Related Concepts
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  1. Bivalve mollusks: A class of mollusks that have two shells, such as clams, mussels, and oysters.

Culture
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In literature, 'moll' is sometimes used as a slang term for a homosexual man, particularly in the context of organized crime.

How to Memorize "moll"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a clam or mussel, which are common examples of mollusks.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the soft, rounded shape of a mollusk's shell or the gentle nature of a caring person.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'My Oyster Lives Mollified' to remember that mollusk is the scientific name for oysters and bivalves, and moll is a shortened form of mollusk.

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