mistle thrush

(mis′əl)

a large grayish European thrush (Turdus viscivorus) with blackish-brown spots on the breast, that may feed on mistletoe berries

See mistle thrush in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also mis·sel thrush

noun

A European thrush (Turdus viscivorus) that feeds on berries, especially those of mistletoe.

Origin:

Origin: From obsolete missel, mistletoe

Origin: , from Middle English mistel

Origin: , from Old English; see mistletoe

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