mullet

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  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

Etymology

From Middle English molet, mulett, from Old French mulet (now ‘grey mullet’), from Latin mullus (“red mullet”), from Ancient Greek μύλλος (múllos).

In classic literature

Synonyms

grey mullet, gray mullet

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