Mullet

usgb/ˈmʌlɪt/
noun

A type of fish that lives in both fresh and salt water.

The fisherman caught a large mullet in his net.
Visual representation of "mullet" - A type of fish that lives in both fresh and salt water

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  • catch a mullet
  • mullet fishing
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Fish Varieties

Know that 'mullet' can refer to different species, not just one specific fish.

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At the market, the various mullets on display included both grey and red types.
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Culinary Term

'Mullet' is often used in cooking to describe the fish as an ingredient or dish.

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The chef prepared a smoked mullet for dinner.
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Fishing Activity

The term 'mullet fishing' implies a specific method or area for catching this type of fish.

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They went mullet fishing in the shallow coastal waters.
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