Any one of numerous fishes of the genus Mugil; -- called also
gray mullets. They are found on the coasts of both continents,
and are highly esteemed as food. Among the most valuable species
are Mugil capito of Europe, and Mugil cephalus which occurs both
on the European and American coasts. Any species of the genus
Mullus, or family Mullidæ; called also red mullet, and
surmullet, esp. the plain surmullet (Mullus barbatus), and the
striped surmullet (Mullus surmulletus) of Southern Europe. The
former is the mullet of the Romans. It is noted for the
brilliancy of its colors. See Surmullet. highly valued lean
flesh of marine or freshwater mullet freshwater or coastal food
fishes a spindle-shaped body; found worldwide bottom dwelling
marine warm water fishes with two barbels on the chin a bottom-
feeding, saltwater fish that people go nuts about every April a
fish not a fashion statement a useless fish with a disgusting
taste, and this nickname suits Eddie well quite a large fish
often found in coastal waters. The