Mole
/moʊl/noun
A small, burrowing mammal known for its velvety fur and spade-like hands.
Did you know?In alchemical traditions, the mole was often associated with the earth and the underworld, symbolizing hidden knowledge and transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mel-
“to grind or crush, evoking images of earth and hidden realms.”
Old English
Old English
mole
“a burrowing creature, connected to the earth.”
Middle English
Middle English
mole
“a small mammal, often seen as a creature of the shadows.”
Modern English
English
mole
“the same burrowing mammal, retaining its ties to the earth.”