mola

[ˈmoʊlə]

mola Definition

  • 1a brightly colored cloth panel made by the Kuna people of Panama, typically featuring intricate appliqué designs
  • 2a large, rough fish of the sunfish family, found in tropical seas

Using mola: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mola" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Kuna women are famous for their molas, which they make by layering and stitching together different colors of cloth.

  • Example

    The ocean sunfish, or mola mola, is the heaviest bony fish in the world.

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Summary: mola in Brief

The term 'mola' [ˈmoʊlə] has two distinct meanings. The first refers to a type of brightly colored cloth panel made by the Kuna people of Panama, known for their intricate appliqué designs. The second meaning refers to a large, rough fish of the sunfish family, found in tropical seas.