Mull (m l) An island of western Scotland in the Inner Hebrides. It is separated from the mainland on the northeast by the Sound of Mull. |
| mull 1 (ml) tr.v. mulled, mull·ing, mulls To heat and spice (wine, for example). [Origin unknown.] |
| mull 2 (ml) v. mulled, mull·ing, mulls v.tr. To go over extensively in the mind; ponder. v.intr. To ruminate; ponder: mull over a plan. [Probably Middle English mollen, mullen, to moisten, crumble; see moil.] |
| mull 3 (ml) n. A soft thin muslin used in dresses and for trimmings. [Short for mulmull, from Hindi malmal.] |
Mull [mʌl]
n
(Placename) a mountainous island off the west coast of Scotland, in the Inner Hebrides, separated from the mainland by the Sound of Mull. Chief town: Tobermory. Pop.: 2605 (latest est.). Area: 909 sq. km (351 sq. miles)
mull1
vb
(tr; often foll by over) to study or ponder
[probably from muddle]
mull2
vb
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) (tr) to heat (wine, ale, etc.) with sugar and spices to make a hot drink
[of unknown origin]
mull3
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a light muslin fabric of soft texture
[earlier mulmull, from Hindi malmal]
mull4
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a layer of nonacidic humus formed in well drained and aerated soils Compare mor
[from Danish muld; see mould3]
mull5
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) Scot a promontory
[related to Gaelic maol, Icelandic múli]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | mull - a term used in Scottish names of promontories; "the Mull of Kintyre" foreland, headland, promontory, head - a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea) |
| 2. | Mull - an island in western Scotland in the Inner Hebrides Inner Hebrides - islands between the Outer Hebrides and the western coast of Scotland | |
| Verb | 1. | mull - reflect deeply on a subject; "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"; "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years"; "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate" meditate, mull over, muse, ponder, chew over, think over, excogitate, reflect, ruminate, speculate, contemplate cerebrate, cogitate, think - use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments; "I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere" premeditate - think or reflect beforehand or in advance; "I rarely premeditate, which is a mistake" theologise, theologize - make theoretical speculations about theology or discuss theological subjects introspect - reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings bethink - consider or ponder something carefully; "She bethought her of their predicament" cogitate - consider carefully and deeply; reflect upon; turn over in one's mind wonder, question - place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight" puzzle - be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide; "We puzzled over her sudden departure" |
| 2. | mull - heat with sugar and spices to make a hot drink; "mulled cider" |
Translations
mull [mʌl] VT → calentar con especias
mulled wine → ponche m
mulled wine → ponche m
mull over VT + ADV → reflexionar sobre, meditar
mull [ˈmʌl] vt [+ wine] → chauffer et épicer
mull over
vt sep [+ idea, problem] → réfléchir à, ruminermull
vt mit Zucker und Gewürzen ansetzen und erhitzen to mull wine → Glühwein zubereiten
mull [mʌl] vt (wine) → scaldare con aromi e zucchero
mull [mʌl] vt (wine) → scaldare con aromi e zucchero
mull over vt + adv → rimuginare
mull [mʌl] vt (wine) → scaldare con aromi e zucchero
mull over vt + adv → rimuginare
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