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Adjective: deaf-mute  'def'myoot
  1. Lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak
    "The term 'deaf-mute' is now considered offensive and outdated";
    - deaf-and-dumb
Noun: deaf-mute  'def'myoot
  1. A deaf person who is unable to speak
    "The deaf-mute communicated fluently using sign language"

Derived forms: deaf-mutes

See also: deaf

Type of: deaf person

Encyclopedia: Deaf-mute