Mullet
['mʌlɪt]
Definition
(noun.) bottom dwelling marine warm water fishes with two barbels on the chin.
(noun.) freshwater or coastal food fishes a spindle-shaped body; found worldwide.
(noun.) highly valued lean flesh of marine or freshwater mullet.
Editor: Louise--From WordNet
Definition
(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.
(n.) 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.
(n.) A star, usually five pointed and pierced; -- when used as a difference it indicates the third son.
(n.) Small pinchers for curling the hair.
Typist: Mabel
Definition
n. a genus of fishes nearly cylindrical in form highly esteemed for the table.
n. the rowel of a spur: (her.) a five-pointed star—a mark of cadency indicating the third son.
Inputed by Armand
Examples
- Yours respectful, Hannah Mullet Head Nurse of Ward No. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
Checker: Wilbur