Mulberry mass. (Biol.) See Morula. -- Paper mulberry, a tree
(Broussonetia papyrifera), related to the true mulberry, used in
Polynesia for making tapa cloth by macerating and pounding the inner
bark, and in China and Japan for the manufacture of paper. It is seen
as a shade tree in America.
Mul"ber*ry-faced` (-fst`), a. Having a face of a mulberry color, or
blotched as if with mulberry stains.
Mulch (?), n. [Cf. mull dirt, also Prov. G. mulsch, molsch, rotten,
soft, mellow, as fruit.] Half-rotten straw, or any like substance
strewn on the ground, as over the roots of plants, to protect from
heat, drought, etc., and to preserve moisture.
Mulch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mulched (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Mulching.] To
cover or dress with mulch.
Mulct (?), n. [L. mulcta, multa.] 1. A fine or penalty, esp. a
pecuniary punishment or penalty.