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Webster 1913 Edition

Mullet

Mul′let

,
Noun.
[OE.
molet
,
mulet
, F.
mulet
, fr. L.
mullus
.]
1.
(Zool.)
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
Mugil cephalus
which occurs both on the European and American coasts.
2.
(Zool.)
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 (
Mullus surmulletus
) of Southern Europe. The former is the mullet of the Romans. It is noted for the brilliancy of its colors. See
Surmullet
.
French mullet
.
See
Ladyfish
(a)
.

Mul′let

,
Noun.
[F.
molette
.]
(Her.)
A star, usually five pointed and pierced; – when used as a difference it indicates the third son.

Mul′let

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
molet
a sort of pinchers.]
Small pinchers for curling the hair.
[Obs.]
B. Jonson.

Webster 1828 Edition

Mullet

MUL'LET

,
Noun.
[L. mullus.] A fish of the genus Mugil. The lips are membranaceous; the inferior one carinated inwards; it has no teeth, and the body is of a whitish color. This fish frequents the shore and roots in the sand like a hog. It is an excellent fish for the table.

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