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/mis"euhl/a large, European thrush, Turdus viscivorus, that feeds on the berries of the mistletoe. Also called missel thrush.[1765-75; obs. mistle (OE mistel) mistletoe]
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mistle thrush
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mistle thrush — [ mɪs(ə)l] (also missel thrush) noun a large thrush with a spotted breast and harsh rattling call, having a fondness for mistletoe berries. [Turdus viscivorus.] Origin C17: mistle from OE mistel (see mistletoe) … English new terms dictionary
mistle thrush — /ˈmɪsəl θrʌʃ/ (say misuhl thrush) noun → missel thrush …
mistle thrush — n. (also missel thrush) a large thrush, Turdus viscivorus, with a spotted breast, that feeds on mistletoe berries. Etymology: OE mistel basil, mistletoe, of unkn. orig … Useful english dictionary
