Meaning & Definition of word "Molle"

Molle

/ˈmɒl.eɪ/

1. A term used in botany to refer to soft or tender parts of a plant.
- Example: The molle of the flower petals attracts many pollinators.

1. Soft and yielding to touch; not firm.
- Example: The molle fabric of the cushions made them incredibly comfortable to sit on.
2. Lacking resistance; easily bent or shaped.
- Example: The molle dough was perfect for rolling out into thin sheets for the pasta.
3. Relating to a type of textile that is soft and flexible.
- Example: 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.

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

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

Meaning: Used in a joking manner to describe someone overly sensitive.

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