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muleta

mu·le·ta
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [moo-ley-tuh, -let-uh]
    • /muˈleɪ tə, -ˈlɛt ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
verb
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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