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Mullus barbatus Mullet Mul"let, n. [OE. molet, mulet, F. mulet, fr. L.
mullus.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) 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.
2. (Zo["o]l.) Any species of the genus Mullus, or family
Mullid[ae]; 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.
French mullet. See Ladyfish
(a) .
