Associations to the word «Mullet»

Wiktionary

MULLET, noun. A fish of the family Mullidae (order Syngnathiformes), especially the genus Mullus (the red mullets or goatfish).
MULLET, noun. (especially US) A fish of the family Mugilidae (order Mugiliformes) (the grey mullets).
MULLET, noun. A fool
MULLET, noun. A hairstyle where the hair is kept short on the top and sides and long at the back.
MULLET, noun. (slang) A person who mindlessly follows a fad, a trend, or a leader.
MULLET, noun. (heraldiccharge) A star with straight edges and usually with five or six points.

Dictionary definition

MULLET, noun. Highly valued lean flesh of marine or freshwater mullet.
MULLET, noun. Freshwater or coastal food fishes a spindle-shaped body; found worldwide.
MULLET, noun. Bottom dwelling marine warm water fishes with two barbels on the chin.

Wise words

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