moleskin

/ˈmoʊlˌskɪn/

//ˈmoʊlˌskɪn// noun

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"moleskin" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“moleskin” is uncommon English (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - The fur of a mole.

Key facts for moleskin
PropertyValue
Headwordmoleskin
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈmoʊlˌskɪn/
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “moleskin” sits in English frequency

moleskin falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

moleskin is uncommon English outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed /ˈmoʊlˌskɪn/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for moleskin in our index, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. It is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

Etymologically, the entry records: From mole + skin. The correct English form is moleskin, spelled M-O-L-E-S-K-I-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    The fur of a mole.
  2. 2
    A cotton twill fabric with a heavy velvety nap.
  3. 3
    Clothing made of this fabric.
  4. 4
    A padded adhesive bandage used to prevent or treat blisters.

Etymology

From mole + skin.

This word in other languages

moleskine(Français)Maulwurfsfell(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "moleskin"?
"moleskin" is spelled M-O-L-E-S-K-I-N. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈmoʊlˌskɪn/.
What does "moleskin" mean?
As a noun, "moleskin" means: The fur of a mole.
How do you pronounce "moleskin"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "moleskin" is /ˈmoʊlˌskɪn/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "moleskin"?
From mole + skin. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “moleskin”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is M-O-L-E-S-K-I-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈmoʊlˌskɪn/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list