deaf-mute
1. [ adjective ] lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak
Synonyms: deaf-and-dumb
Related terms: deaf
2. [ adjective ] lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak
Synonyms: deaf-and-dumb
Related terms: deaf
3. [ noun ] a deaf person who is unable to speak
Synonyms: deaf-and-dumb_person mute
Related terms: deaf_person dummy
Similar spelling:   deaf-mutism
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