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Definition of red mullet

red mullet

Plural:red mullets
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A small, bottom-dwelling marine fish of the goatfish family (Mullidae), native primarily to the Mediterranean Sea and eastern North Atlantic Ocean, characterized by its bright pink or reddish skin and highly prized as a culinary delicacy.

Example

"The chef prepared a delicate, pan-seared red mullet served with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh herbs."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Despite the shared common name, the red mullet belongs to the goatfish family (Mullidae) and is biologically unrelated to the traditional grey mullets (Mugilidae).

• Nearby Words

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Red mullet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/red-mullet
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