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Definition of Mullet

1. Noun. Highly valued lean flesh of marine or freshwater mullet.

2. Noun. Freshwater or coastal food fishes a spindle-shaped body; found worldwide.

3. Noun. Bottom dwelling marine warm water fishes with two barbels on the chin.

Definition of Mullet

1. n. 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.

2. n. A star, usually five pointed and pierced; -- when used as a difference it indicates the third son.

3. n. Small pinchers for curling the hair.

Definition of Mullet

1. Noun. A fish of the genus ''Mugil''. ¹

2. Noun. A fool ¹

3. Noun. A hairstyle where the hair is kept short on the top and sides and long at the back. ¹

4. Noun. (slang) A person who mindlessly follows a fad, a trend, or a leader. ¹

5. Noun. (heraldiccharge) A star with straight edges and usually with five or six points. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mullet

1. an edible fish [n -S]

Medical Definition of Mullet

1. 1. 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. 2. Any species of the genus Mullus, or family Mullidae; called also red mullet, and surmullet, especially. 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 colours. See Surmullet. French mullet. See Ladyfish . Origin: OE. Molet, mulet, F. Mulet, fr. L. Mullus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mullet

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