Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Becoming soft; softening.
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biocon commented on the word mollescent
Mollescent signifies 1. that has become, or tends to become, soft; 2. making soft, softening (OED).
May 18, 2014
bilby commented on the word mollescent
Tends to remind me fondly of mollusque.
May 18, 2014
biocon commented on the word mollescent
Yes, indeed.
May 19, 2014