Word
mullen
Phoneticsmullen
US/ˈməɫən/
UK/mˈʌlən/
Definition
v. to stir or mix something, especially when making a drink or preparing food. It is a less common word for mixing things together.
v. to stir, mix, or agitate a substance. Often used in technical or regional culinary contexts to describe the blending of ingredients.
Examples
“He used a spoon to mullen the sugar into the tea.”
“The recipe requires you to mullen the spices thoroughly before adding the liquid to the pot.”
“The traditional process involves using a heavy wooden tool to mullen the clay and water until the mixture reaches a perfectly smooth consistency for the potter.”
Examples
simple
“He used a spoon to mullen the sugar into the tea.”
contextual
“The recipe requires you to mullen the spices thoroughly before adding the liquid to the pot.”
complex
“The traditional process involves using a heavy wooden tool to mullen the clay and water until the mixture reaches a perfectly smooth consistency for the potter.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.
Scan code
englishreference.com/q/mullen