molle

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A small evergreen tree from Peru with pink fruits used like pepper

noun

: molle

In Peru, the molle tree is often seen lining the streets, admired for its rounded crown.
molle tree

Examples

I've finally gotten around to affixing my BisonGear Lost River to a MOLLE frame, setting it up for colder weather.

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The molle tree in my backyard produces beautiful rose-pink fruits each year.
Many birds love to nest in the branches of the molle tree due to its thick foliage.

Synonyms

pepper tree

vsmolle

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A tree with wide branches and small groups of flowers

is one specific species within that broader regional group

Schinus molle

vsmolle

Specialized

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A small evergreen tree from Peru that has drooping branches and pink berries

is the common or local name rather than the scientific label

Peruvian mastic tree

vsmolle

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A small evergreen tree from Peru with a rounded top, hanging branches, greenish flowers, and pink fruit

is the local name used instead of that alternative

Compounds

Geranium molle

Specialized

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A wild plant from Europe and western Asia with small pink flowers that often grows as a weed in lawns

Schinus molle

Specialized

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A small evergreen tree from Peru that has drooping branches and pink berries

Surface Forms

molle singular

mollis plural

Etymology

The word molle comes from the Quechua word mulli, the local name for the Peruvian pepper tree. So molle means that small evergreen tree whose pink fruits are used like pepper and whose shade fills many Peruvian town squares.