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from The Century Dictionary.

  • Becoming soft; softening.

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  • Mollescent signifies 1. that has become, or tends to become, soft; 2. making soft, softening (OED).

    May 18, 2014

  • Tends to remind me fondly of mollusque.

    May 18, 2014

  • Yes, indeed.

    May 19, 2014