a person who is deaf, esp. from birth, and therefore unable to speak: most deaf-mutes, having the necessary vocal organs, can learn to speak
of or being a deaf-mute
deaf-mute
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deaf-mute
also deaf mute Offensive
noun
A person who can neither hear nor speak.
adjective
Being deaf and unable to speak. See Usage Note at mute.
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deaf-mute - Medical Definition
also deaf mute (dĕf′myo͞ot′) Offensive
n.
A person who can neither hear nor speak.
adj.
Being deaf and unable to speak.
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