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Mulan

mo͞o′län′

Mulan (name) means a legendary female warrior from Chinese folklore who disguised herself as a man to take her father's place in the army. Example: “The story of Mulan has been retold in many films.”

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A legendary female warrior from Chinese folklore who disguised herself as a man to take her father's place in the army.
"The story of Mulan has been retold in many films."

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Mulans plural

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Etymology

From Mandarin 木蘭/木兰 (Mùlán), literally "magnolia".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mulan” mean?

The word “Mulan” means a legendary female warrior from Chinese folklore who disguised herself as a man to take her father's place in the army.

How do you pronounce “Mulan”?

“Mulan” is pronounced mo͞o′län′.

How do you use “Mulan” in a sentence?

Here is “Mulan” used in a sentence: “The story of Mulan has been retold in many films.”

What part of speech is “Mulan”?

“Mulan” is a name.

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