Mullet (heraldry)

A mullet in heraldry is a special symbol or design that is often on a coat of arms. A coat of arms is like a special picture that shows important things about a person or a family. A mullet is a star shape with points that are like little spikes, kind of like the spikes on a porcupine.

When a coat of arms has a mullet on it, it usually means something special. Sometimes it means that the person or family is really good at navigating or sailing on the water. Other times, it might mean that the person or family is very smart or learned. It can also mean that someone in the family did something very important or heroic.

So, to sum it up: a mullet in heraldry is a special star shape with points that can mean something important or special about a person or family on a coat of arms.