mold

mold · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A furry growth of minute fungi occurring typically in moist warm conditions, especially on food or other organic matter.

  2. 2.

    A hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens.

  3. 3.

    A distinctive nature, character, or type.

Forms

plural: molds

Related words

See also: cast, fungus, mildew
Synonyms: cast, fungus, mildew, template

Etymology

From Old French modle, from Latin modulus (small measure).