Mullet
Mullet (Medicine)
Mullet (/ˈmʌlɪt/; from the Latin mullus, meaning "red") is a term used in the medical field to describe a specific type of haircut that is short at the front and sides, and long in the back. The term is believed to have originated in the 20th century, although the style itself has been traced back to ancient civilizations.
Etymology
The term "mullet" is derived from the Latin word mullus, which means "red". This is believed to be a reference to the red mullet, a type of fish that has a similar shape to the haircut. The term was first used in this context in the 20th century.
Description
A mullet haircut is characterized by being short at the front and sides, and long in the back. This style is often associated with the 1980s, although it has been worn by individuals in various cultures throughout history. In the medical field, the term "mullet" is used to describe this specific type of haircut.
Related Terms
- Haircut: A haircut is the styling of hair, usually on the human scalp. The fashioning of hair can be considered an aspect of personal grooming, fashion, and cosmetics.
- Hairstyle: A hairstyle, hairdo, or haircut refers to the styling of hair, usually on the human scalp. The fashioning of hair can be considered an aspect of personal grooming, fashion, and cosmetics.
- Barber: A barber is a person whose occupation is mainly to cut, dress, groom, style and shave men's and boys' hair or beards. A barber's place of work is known as a "barber shop" or a "barber's".
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mullet
- Wikipedia's article - Mullet
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