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Definition of mullein

mullein

/ˈmʌl.ɪn/
mul · lein
Plural:mulleins
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• noun

1

A tall, herbaceous biennial plant of the genus Verbascum, native to Eurasia and Africa but widely naturalized elsewhere, characterized by large, densely hairy or woolly leaves and a tall spike of predominantly yellow flowers.

Example

"While surveying the dry meadow, the botanist pointed out a towering mullein with its distinctively soft, flannel-like leaves."

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• Nearby Words

mulga snake
mulhacen
mulino
mullein
mullet
mullion
mulloway

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'moleyn', derived from Anglo-French 'moleine', which likely traces back to the Latin word 'mollis' meaning 'soft', referring to the plant's noticeably fuzzy, velvety leaves.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mullein. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mullein
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