mullet.
A fish of the family Mullidae (order Syngnathiformes).
Meaning & usage
A fish of the family Mullidae (order Syngnathiformes).
A fish of the family Mullidae (order Syngnathiformes). Those of the genus Mullus within that family.
A fish of the family Mugilidae (order Mugiliformes).
Any of several species of freshwater fish in the sucker family.
Any of several species of freshwater fish in the sucker family. Those in the genus Moxostoma.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English molet, mulett, from Old French mulet (now ‘grey mullet’), from Latin mullus (“red mullet”), from Ancient Greek μύλλος (múllos).
A fool.
Where this word comes from
Also termed a mullethead, possibly derived from the fish (see Etymology 1) or from mull (meaning to stupefy) though neither is certain.
A men's hairstyle where the hair is kept short on the top and sides and long at the back.
A person who mindlessly follows a fad, a trend, or a leader.
Where this word comes from
1994 US. Popularized and possibly coined by hip hop group the Beastie Boys in their song "Mullet Head".
A star with straight edges and usually with five or six points.
A rowel of a spur.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English molet, from Old French molette (“rowel”).
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