moleira

Old Portuguese

FWOTD – 4 May 2013

Etymology

Mole (“soft”) +‎ -eira, referring to the unossified calvaria of babies.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /mo.ˈlej.ɾa/

Noun

moleira f

the top of the head
- 13th century, attributed to Alfonso X of Castile, Cantigas de Santa Maria, E codex, cantiga 213 (facsimile):
  […] ca ficou todo britado. dos pees tro ena moleira
  […] that he became all bruised, from the feet to the top of the head.

Portuguese

Noun

moleira f (plural moleiras)

fontanelle (soft spot on the head of babies)

Synonyms

fontanela

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