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\ ˈməl 
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\mulled; mulling; mulls
Definition of mull
(Entry 1 of 5)
1 : to grind or mix thoroughly : pulverize mull a portion of the pigment with the oil— H. J. Wolfe
2 : to consider at length : ponder —often used with overmulled over his choicesIt's a fine offer, but we need time to mull it over.
mull
verb (2)mulled; mulling; mulls
Definition of mull (Entry 2 of 5)
: to heat, sweeten, and flavor (a beverage, such as wine or cider) with spices
mull
noun (1)Definition of mull (Entry 3 of 5)
: a soft fine sheer fabric of cotton, silk, or rayon
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noun (2)Definition of mull (Entry 4 of 5)
1 : friable forest humus that forms a layer of mixed organic matter and mineral soil and merges gradually into the mineral soil beneath
2 : a finely powdered solid especially in a suspension
Mull
geographical name\ ˈməl \
\Definition of Mull (Entry 5 of 5)
island of western Scotland in the Inner Hebrides area 351 square miles (913 square kilometers), population 1499
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mull
verb\ ˈməl \
\mulled; mulling
Kids Definition of mull
: to think about slowly and carefully : ponder I thought of the words. I mulled them over in my mind.— Wilson Rawls, Where the Red Fern Grows
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transitive verb\ ˈməl \
\Medical Definition of mull
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to grind or mix thoroughly (as in a mortar) : pulverize the alloy, after removal from the amalgamator, was mulled in the palm of the hand — Journal of American Dental Association
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nounMedical Definition of mull (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : a soft fine sheer fabric of cotton, silk, or rayon
2 : an ointment of high melting point intended to be spread on muslin or mull and used like a plaster
zinc mull
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The first known use of mull was in the 15th century
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