mistle thrush
[mis-uh l]
|
noun
a large, European thrush, Turdus viscivorus, that feeds on the berries of the mistletoe.
RELATED CONTENT
Words You Didn’t Know Were Inspired By Animals
Did you know that the word ”muscle” is derived from the Latin word for ”mouse”? And this isn't the only word in the English language that is unexpectedly inspired by animals.
READ MORE
timorous
Read more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions.
READ MORE
Origin of mistle thrush
1765–75; obsolete mistle (Old English mistel) mistletoe
Also called missel thrush.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019
Examples from the Web for mistle thrush
Historical Examples of mistle thrush
The note very much resembled the well-known call of the mistle-thrush or screech-cock, (Turdus viscivorus).
The Young YagersMayne Reid
Because its seeds are said to be dropped by the mistle-thrush, which feeds on its berries.
mistle thrush
missel thrush
noun
Word Origin for mistle thrush
C18: from Old English mistel mistletoe
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012