- 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. - 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. - A star, usually five pointed and pierced; -- when used as a
difference it indicates the third son. - Small pinchers for curling the hair.
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