mule
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/mjuːl/
hybrid animal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mule' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'mul,' where 'mul' meant 'hybrid animal.'
Historical Evolution
'mul' changed from the Latin word 'mulus' and eventually became the modern English word 'mule.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hybrid animal,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hybrid animal that is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, typically sterile.
The farmer used a mule to carry supplies up the mountain.
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Last updated: 2025/02/11 03:19