mullet

A noun referring to a type of fish, either a freshwater or marine species with a spindle-shaped body, found worldwide, and valued for its lean flesh.

• 🇩🇪Meer- oder Süßwasserfisch mit spindelförmigem Körper, der weltweit vorkommt und wegen seines mageren Fleisches geschätzt wird.

1. Edible fish flesh B1 formal culinary

   The lean, highly valued meat of marine or freshwater mullet, often used in cooking.

   • The restaurant served grilled mullet with lemon and herbs.
   • Mullet is a popular choice for fish stews in coastal regions.
   • Fresh mullet has a delicate flavor that pairs well with spices.

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2. Type of fish B1 formal scientific

   A freshwater or coastal food fish with a spindle-shaped body, found worldwide.

   • Mullet are commonly caught in rivers and estuaries.
   • The fisherman brought in a large mullet from the lake.
   • Mullet are known for their ability to leap out of the water.

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3. Bottom-dwelling fish B2 formal scientific

   A warm-water marine fish that lives near the bottom and has two barbels on its chin.

   • The bottom-dwelling mullet uses its barbels to find food in the sand.
   • Marine biologists study the mullet's unique feeding habits.
   • This species of mullet is often found in tropical waters.

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   Synonyme: goatfishred mulletsurmullet

• mullets plural form
• mullets' possessive plural form
• mullet's possessive singular form