mullet

• Nom désignant un poisson, d'eau douce ou de mer, au corps fuselé, présent dans le monde entier et apprécié pour sa chair maigre.

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.

1. Edible fish fleshB1formalculinary

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

   Chair de mulet

   • 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.

2. Type of fishB1formalscientific

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

   Poisson mugilidé

   • 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.

3. Bottom-dwelling fishB2formalscientific

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

   Poisson de fond à barbillons

   • 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.

   Synonymesgoatfishred mulletsurmullet