mull

• Substantivo usado em topônimos escoceses para designar um cabo ou promontório, geralmente em contexto geográfico.

A noun used in Scottish place names to refer to a promontory or headland, often found in geographical contexts.

1. C1formalbritish

   A geographical term used in Scottish place names to refer to a promontory or headland.

   Promontório

   • The Isle of Mull is a well-known island in Scotland.
   • The Mull of Kintyre is a famous headland.
   • They sailed around the mull to reach the bay.

   Sinônimoscapeforelandheadlandnesspointpromontory

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de refletir profundamente ou ponderar sobre algo, frequentemente por um longo período de tempo.

A verb used to indicate the act of thinking deeply or pondering over something, often for a prolonged period.

1. Reflect deeplyB2formal

   To think about something carefully and for a long time.

   Refletir profundamente

   • She mulled over the job offer for several days.
   • He sat in his chair, mulling the problem.
   • The committee mulled the proposal before making a decision.

   Sinônimoschew overcogitateconsidercontemplatedeliberatemeditatemuseponderreflectruminate

2. Heat with spicesB2formal

   To heat a beverage, especially wine or cider, with sugar and spices to enhance its flavor.

   Aquecer com especiarias

   • They mulled the wine with cinnamon and cloves.
   • The recipe calls for mulling the cider with orange peel.
   • We enjoyed a cup of mulled wine at the winter market.

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