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English > 1 sense of the expression deaf-and-dumb person:
NOUNperson deaf-and-dumb person, mute, deaf-mutea deaf person who is unable to speak
English > deaf-and-dumb person: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningA deaf person who is unable to speak.
Synonymsmute, deaf-mute
Narrowerdummy, silent personA person who does not talk
Broaderdeaf personA person with a severe auditory impairment