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mistle thrush

noun
mis·​tle thrush
variants: or less commonly missel thrush \ ˈmisəl-​ \

Definition of mistle thrush

: a large European thrush (Turdus viscivorus) that has closely spotted underparts and feeds on mistletoe berries

— called also mistletoe thrush

History and Etymology for mistle thrush

obsolete English mistle, missel mistletoe, from Middle English mistel, from Old English

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