Surmullet \Sur*mul"let\, n. [F. surmulet; saur, saure, brownish yellow, red + mulet a mullet. See {Sorrel}, a., and {Mullet}.] (Zo["o]l.) Any one of various species of mullets of the family {Millid[ae]}, esp. the European species ({Millus surmulletus}), which is highly prized as a food fish. See {Mullet}.
Mullet \Mul"let\, n. [OE. molet, mulet, F. mulet, fr. L. mullus.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous fishes of the genus Mugil; -- called also {gray mullets}. They are found on the coasts of both continents, and are highly esteemed as food. Among the most valuable species are {Mugil capito} of Europe, and {Mugil cephalus} which occurs both on the European and American coasts.
2. (Zo["o]l.) Any species of the genus {Mullus}, or family {Mullid[ae]}; called also {red mullet}, and {surmullet}, esp. the plain surmullet ({Mullus barbatus}), and the striped surmullet ({Mullus surmulletus}) of Southern Europe. The former is the mullet of the Romans. It is noted for the brilliancy of its colors. See {Surmullet}.