Molle

/ˈmɒl.eɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A term used in botany to refer to soft or tender parts of a plant.

The molle of the flower petals attracts many pollinators.

adjective

Soft and yielding to touch; not firm.

The molle fabric of the cushions made them incredibly comfortable to sit on.

Lacking resistance; easily bent or shaped.

The molle dough was perfect for rolling out into thin sheets for the pasta.

Relating to a type of textile that is soft and flexible.

She preferred using molle materials for her upholstery projects due to their luxurious feel.

Derived from Latin 'mollis', meaning soft or gentle.

molle as a suppleness

Referring to a quality of being supple or flexible.

molle textures in fabrics

Describing the softness or gentleness of fabric textures.

mollify

To calm or soften in feeling.

mollusk

A type of soft-bodied animal.

In some contexts, it can refer to a person who is soft or gentle.

He's a bit molle when it comes to confrontation.

Used in a joking manner to describe someone overly sensitive.

Don’t be so molle about the joke, it was just for fun!