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🐂 A hornless animal 🐄 Without horns 🐴 Stubborn 🫏 A mule
muley

muley

1 9.9
An animal such as a deer or cow that has no horns
  • noun
  • /ˈmjuːli/
  • UK
translation icon : animal sin cuernos
  • Hikers in the area often report seeing muleys, as they thrive in the open grasslands and meadows.
  • muley buck
  • hunt muleys
  • see muleys

Examples

  • In one tract of land, 57 percent of male muleys killed by hunters have the disease, and although

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  • In the forest, we spotted a large muley grazing peacefully, its lack of antlers making it easy to identify.

  • During the hunting season, many enthusiasts seek out the elusive muley, known for its distinct physical traits.

Surface Forms

muley singular
muleys plural

Morphology

muley = mule (opaque) = mule + y

Formally 'mule' + '-y', but the specific sense 'hornless (deer or cow)' is not a predictable extension of 'mule' and appears specialized.

Etymology

Muley as a noun for a hornless animal names a deer or cow that stands out because it has no antlers or horns. Think of a muley animal as having a 'bare' head, which makes it easy to spot in the herd or woods.