mole

mole · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A small burrowing mammal with dark velvety fur, a long muzzle, and very small eyes.

  2. 2.

    A small, often slightly raised, dark blemish on the skin.

  3. 3.

    (chemistry) The SI unit of amount of substance, equal to approximately 6.022 x 10^23 particles.

  4. 4.

    A spy who becomes part of an enemy organization.

Forms

plural: moles

Related words

See also: birthmark, molecule, spy
Synonyms: birthmark, informer, spy

Etymology

From Middle English molle, from Middle Dutch mol or Middle Low German mul, mol.