mistle thrush

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mis-uh l]
- /ˈmɪs əl/
- /mˈɪsəl θrˈʌʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mis-uh l]
- /ˈmɪs əl/

Definitions of mistle thrush words

noun mistle thrush a large, European thrush, Turdus viscivorus, that feeds on the berries of the mistletoe. 1
noun mistle thrush a large European thrush, Turdus viscivorus, with a brown back and spotted breast, noted for feeding on mistletoe berries 0
noun mistle thrush a large grayish European thrush (Turdus viscivorus) with blackish-brown spots on the breast, that may feed on mistletoe berries 0

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Origin of mistle thrush

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

1765-75; obsolete mistle (Old English mistel) mistletoe

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mistle thrush popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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