Mule

Pronunciation: /mjuːl/

Definitions of mule

noun A hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, known for its strength and stubbornness.

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer used a mule to plow the field.

A2 The mule carried heavy loads up the mountain.

B1 The mule brayed loudly in the barn.

B2 The mule stubbornly refused to move.

C1 The mule was known for its endurance and strength.

C2 The mule was a vital part of the farming operation.

Examples of mule in a Sentence

formal The farmer used a mule to plow the fields.

informal I saw a mule on the farm yesterday.

slang That guy is stubborn as a mule.

figurative Carrying all those bags felt like being a pack mule.

Grammatical Forms of mule

• past tense: mulled
• plural: mules
• comparative: more mule
• superlative: most mule
• present tense: mules
• future tense: will mule
• perfect tense: have muled
• continuous tense: are muling
• singular: mule
• positive degree: mule
• infinitive: to mule
• gerund: muling
• participle: muled

Origin and Evolution of mule

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mule' originates from the Latin word 'mulus' which means a hybrid animal bred from a male donkey and a female horse.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mule' has come to be used metaphorically to describe a stubborn or infertile person, in addition to its original meaning of a hybrid animal.