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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [moo-ley-tuh, -let-uh]
- /muˈleɪ tə, -ˈlɛt ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [moo-ley-tuh, -let-uh]
- /muˈleɪ tə, -ˈlɛt ə/
Definitions of muleta word
- noun muleta a red cloth similar to but smaller than a capa and manipulated by a stick set into one of the three holes in or near the center, for use by a matador in guiding the course of the bull's attack in the stage of the fight preparatory to the kill. 1
- noun muleta A small red cape fixed to a stick, employed by a matador to guide the bull during a bullfight. 1
- noun muleta the small cape attached to a stick used by the matador during the final stages of a bullfight 0
- noun muleta a red flannel cloth draped over a stick and manipulated by the matador in his series of passes 0
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Origin of muleta
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Spanish: prop, support, muleta, diminutive of mula (feminine) mule1
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Parts of speech for Muleta
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
muleta popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
muleta usage trend in Literature
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