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deaf-mute

I

noun

a deaf person who is unable to speak

• Syn: ↑mute, ↑deaf-and-dumb person

• Derivationally related forms: ↑mute (for: ↑mute)

• Hypernyms: ↑deaf person

• Hyponyms: ↑dummy, ↑silent person

II

adjective

lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak

• Syn: ↑deaf-and-dumb

• Similar to: ↑deaf

• Derivationally related forms: ↑deaf-muteness

Useful english dictionary. 2012.