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: a stone or piece of wood, metal, or glass used as a pestle for pounding or grinding
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The muller looked odd.
—Nate Matthews, Field & Stream, 7 Dec. 2020
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Word History
Etymology
alteration of Middle English molour, probably from mullen to grind
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of muller was
in the 14th century
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“Muller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muller. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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Biographical Definition
Müller
2 of 6biographical name (2)
Mül·ler
ˈmᵫ-lər
Herta 1953– German (Romanian-born) writer
Müller
4 of 6biographical name (4)
Johann 1436–1476 Regiomontanus German astronomer
Müller
5 of 6biographical name (5)
Karl Alexander 1927–2023 Swiss physicist
Müller
6 of 6biographical name (6)
Paul Hermann 1899–1965 Swiss chemist
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