Muli
German
Etymology
19th century, from an Alemannic German or Austro-Bavarian dialect. Possibly from an inherited form of Middle High German mūl + the diminutive suffix -li. Alternatively from Italian mulo with its plural muli associated with that suffix. Ultimately from Latin mulus, whence also Maultier.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmuːli/
Noun
Muli n (strong, genitive Mulis, plural Mulis or (rare or southern) Muli)
- mule (hybrid offspring of a donkey and horse)
Usage notes
- The word serves as an umbrella term for Maultier and Maulesel, but the former of these may also be used as such in common speech.