mullet
What is another word for mullet? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Any of several related fish species, especially the grey mullet, found in coastal and freshwater habitats.
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How to use mullet
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
grey mullet
sport a mullet
mullet haircut
Etymology
From Old French mulet, ultimately from Latin mullus ("red mullet"), from a Greek word for the same fish.
Full origin of mullet →Frequently asked questions
What does “mullet” mean?
The word “mullet” means any of several related fish species, especially the grey mullet, found in coastal and freshwater habitats. In plain terms, either a type of fish, or the famous short-front-long-back haircut.
How do you pronounce “mullet”?
“Mullet” is pronounced MUH-liht (/ˈmʌlɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “mullet” in a sentence?
Here is “mullet” used in a sentence: “Fishermen hauled in a net full of mullet.”
What part of speech is “mullet”?
“Mullet” is a noun.
Where does the word “mullet” come from?
The word “mullet” comes from Latin. From Old French mulet, ultimately from Latin mullus ("red mullet"), from a Greek word for the same fish.
How many meanings does “mullet” have?
“Mullet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of several related fish species, especially the grey mullet, found in coastal and freshwater habitats.
Related words
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