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Mugil

Mugil

9.9
A group of fish like mullets that live near coasts in slightly salty water
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Species in the genus Mugil are commonly found in tropical and subtropical coastal waters.

Examples

  • The biologist explained that Mugil includes some of the best-known mullet species.

  • I saw a school of Mugils while snorkeling.

  • Fishermen in the region catch Mugil for both food and local trade.

  • The Mugil swims gracefully in coastal waters.

  • Fishermen in the region catch Mugil for both food and local trade.

  • Species in the genus Mugil are commonly found in tropical and subtropical coastal waters.

  • The biologist explained that Mugil includes some of the best-known mullet species.

Synonyms

mullet
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A fish that lives near warm coasts and is often eaten

is the scientific genus naming these coastal and brackish water fishes

Surface Forms

Mugil singular
Mugils plural

Etymology

Mugil comes from the Latin word mugil, meaning 'mullet', a common coastal fish, and it shares the same root as the English word mullet. So, Mugil is used as the scientific name for that group of mullet fishes today.