Mistle

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmɪsÉ™l/

Origin

Old English mistel, from Germanic *mixstilaz. Cognate with Dutch mistel, German Mistel, Swedish mistel.

Full definition of mistle

Noun

1. (obsolete) mistletoe
2. the mistle thrush

Verb

1. To fall like a fine rain, to drizzle.

Related terms

• mist