mola
mola Lexical Profile
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• noun
A large, heavily built, and distinctively flattened marine fish of the genus Mola (particularly Mola mola), native to temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, commonly known as the ocean sunfish.
"The divers were amazed when a massive mola swam slowly past them to bask near the surface of the water."
A traditional, intricately patterned textile panel or blouse created by the indigenous Guna people of Panama and Colombia, characterized by colorful layers of reverse appliqué.
"She purchased a beautifully hand-stitched mola during her travels in Panama, planning to frame the colorful textile as a piece of art."
• Rhymes for mola
Word Origin & Etymology
The word has two distinct origins. In biology, it derives from Latin 'mola', meaning 'millstone', referring to the ocean sunfish's large, round, and flat appearance. In textiles, it comes directly from the Guna language of Panama and Colombia, where 'mola' means 'shirt' or 'clothing'.
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