First Known Use: 1586
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1mural
adjective mu·ral \ˈmyu̇r-əl\
Definition of MURAL
1
: of, relating to, or resembling a wall
2
: applied to and made integral with a wall or ceiling surface
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Origin of MURAL
Latin muralis, from murus wall — more at munition
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2mural
noun
: a usually large painting that is done directly on the surface of a wall
Full Definition of MURAL
: a mural work of art (as a painting)
— mu·ral·ist \-ə-list\ noun
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First Known Use of MURAL
1916
MURALIST Defined for Kids
mural
noun mu·ral \ˈmyu̇r-el\
Definition of MURAL for Kids
: a usually large painting on a wall or ceiling
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mural
adjective mu·ral \ˈmyu̇r-əl\
Medical Definition of MURAL
: attached to and limited to a wall or a cavity <a mural thrombus> <mural abscesses>
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