mollie

Everyday

1. A mollie, or molly, is a small, lively freshwater fish often kept in home aquariums; the females give birth to live babies instead of laying eggs. tree →
2. Mollie is a girls' name (a name), a pet form of Mary. tree →

In the lessons

In science and pet care lessons mollies, like guppies, are livebearers, which makes them interesting for learning about life cycles. In stories Mollie is a girl's name; in «Animal Farm» Mollie is a vain horse. Phrases: «black mollies», «a mollie fish».

Examples

• We have three black mollies in our fish tank. tree →
• Mollies give birth to live baby fish. tree →
• The mollie hid behind the plant. tree →
• Mollie is my best friend's name. tree →
• In «Animal Farm», Mollie is a horse who loves ribbons and sugar. tree →
• Sailfin mollies have a tall fin on their backs. tree →

Note

Spelled «molly» or «mollie» for the fish; plural «mollies». Capital «Mollie» for the name. As a name, it says nothing about a real person.