Advertisement

Advertisement

mulatto

[ muh-lat-oh, -lah-toh, myoo- ]

noun

, plural mu·lat·toes, mu·lat·tos.
  1. Anthropology. (not in technical use) the offspring of one white parent and one Black parent.
  2. Older Use: Offensive. a person who has both Black and white ancestors.


adjective

  1. of a light-brown color.

mulatto

/ mjuːˈlætəʊ /

noun

  1. a person having one Black and one White parent


adjective

  1. of a light brown colour

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of mulatto1

First recorded in 1585–95; from Spanish mulato “young mule,” equivalent to mul(o) mule 1 + -ato of unclear origin

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of mulatto1

C16: from Spanish mulato young mule, variant of mulo mule 1

Discover More

Compare Meanings

How does mulatto compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

Discover More

Example Sentences

A light-colored mulatto boy, in dress coat and bearing a diminutive silver tray for the reception of cards, admitted them.

To every four or five blacks may be reckoned a mulatto, and it is only here and there that a white man is to be seen.

The steward, a young mulatto, had contracted the bad habit of indulging too much in liquor.

In due time Mr. Chittenden returned, accompanied by a comely mulatto woman about forty years of age.

Ole man Hamilton come from de norf somewhar, an' bought Ted's mother, a likely mulatto.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


muktukmulberry