mulet

/mʌlɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A fish of the mullet family, having a slender body and a pointed snout.

“The mullet was a prized catch for the local fishermen.”

2. verb

To remove the head from a fish, especially a mullet.

“The chef muleted the fish before cooking it.”

Synonyms

  • mullet
  • silvery fish

Antonyms

  • fatty fish
  • large fish