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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mule

/mjuːl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does mule mean?

noun, verb

A hybrid of a horse and a donkey, or a person who resists change or refuses to accept new ideas. To work or pull using the strength of one's own legs, rather than using an animal.

Example

"The farmer used a mule to plow the field, as it was more reliable than a horse."

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