deaf-mute (n.)

  1. a deaf person who is unable to speak

    [ Syn: mute , deaf-and-dumb person ]

    deaf-mute (adj.)

  1. lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak

    [ Syn: deaf-and-dumb ]

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