Dictionary Entry
mullet
mullet is a 6-letter English word with 7 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Any one of numerous fishes of the genus Mugil; -- called also gray mullets. They are found on the coasts of both continents, and are highly esteemed as food. Among the most valuable species are Mugil capito of Europe, and M. cephalus which occurs both on the European and American coasts. Face value is 8 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
6 letters · Scrabble 8 · Words With Friends 12 · 7 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
Any one of numerous fishes of the genus Mugil; -- called also gray mullets. They are found on the coasts of both continents, and are highly esteemed as food. Among the most valuable species are Mugil capito of Europe, and M. cephalus which occurs both on the European and American coasts.
- 2noun
Any species of the genus Mullus, or family Mullidae; called also red mullet, and surmullet, esp. the plain surmullet (Mullus barbatus), and the striped surmullet (M. surmulletus) of Southern Europe. The former is the mullet of the Romans. It is noted for the brilliancy of its colors. See Surmullet.
- 3noun
A star, usually five pointed and pierced; -- when used as a difference it indicates the third son.
- 4noun
Small pinchers for curling the hair.
- 5noun
bottom dwelling marine warm water fishes with two barbels on the chin
- 6noun
freshwater or coastal food fishes a spindle-shaped body; found worldwide
- 7noun
highly valued lean flesh of marine or freshwater mullet
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