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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmula
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈmu.lɐ/
"A mula é conhecida pela sua grande resistência física."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The offspring of a donkey and a horse, typically sterile and known for endurance and stubbornness.
"The farmer used a sturdy mule to transport heavy loads across the steep mountain path." - 2
A person who is used to transport illicit goods, such as illegal drugs, across a border.
"Customs agents arrested a drug mule at the airport carrying concealed narcotics."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'mule' originates from the Latin 'mulus', which referred to a hybrid animal resulting from the breeding of a male donkey and a female horse. The term has evolved through Old French 'mule' before entering Middle English, retaining its meaning as a hybrid animal known for its strength and endurance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mule" is said worldwide
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mulet
Transliteration: /mylɛ/
"Le mulet est un animal robuste et travailleur."
Maultier
Transliteration: /ˈmaʊ̯lˌtiːɐ̯/
"Das Maultier trug die Ausrüstung den Berg hinauf."
mulo
Transliteration: /ˈmuːlo/
"Il mulo è molto utile per i trasporti in montagna."
mula
Transliteration: /ˈmula/
"La mula cargaba con las provisiones del viaje."
mula
Transliteration: /ˈmu.lɐ/
"A mula é conhecida pela sua grande resistência física."
खच्चर
Transliteration: khacchar
"पहाड़ी रास्ते पर सामान ढोने के लिए खच्चर का उपयोग किया जाता है।"
骡子
Transliteration: luózi
"农民用骡子在山地里运送货物。"
노새
Transliteration: nosae
"노새는 짐을 싣고 가파른 길을 올랐습니다."
ラバ
Transliteration: raba
"山岳地帯では荷物を運ぶためにラバが使われます。"
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