"Mullet" is a word in ENGLISH
Small pinchers for curling the hair.
Any species of the genus Mullus, or family Mullidae; called
also red mullet, and surmullet, esp. the plain surmullet (Mullus
barbatus), and the striped surmullet (M. surmulletus) of Southern
Europe. The former is the mullet of the Romans. It is noted for the
brilliancy of its colors. See Surmullet.
Any one of numerous fishes of the genus Mugil; -- called
also gray mullets. They are found on the coasts of both continents, and
are highly esteemed as food. Among the most valuable species are Mugil
capito of Europe, and M. cephalus which occurs both on the European and
American coasts.
A star, usually five pointed and pierced; -- when used as a
difference it indicates the third son.
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.
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A fish of the genus Upeneus, inhabiting the Gulf of Mexico. It is allied to the surmullet.
Read the complete definitionLike or pertaining to the genus Mullus, which includes the surmullet, or red mullet.
Read the complete definitionAny one of various species of mullets of the family Millidae, esp. the European species (Millus surmulletus), which is highly …
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