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mistle


Meanings
  • A small evergreen plant with sticky leaves and white or red berries.

    - "The mistletoe plant is commonly found growing on other trees."
    - "Mistletoe berries were once believed to have powerful medicinal properties."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with mistle
mistle , distle , bistle , pistle
Homophones
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  1. mistle () : A small evergreen plant with sticky leaves and white or red berries.

  2. mistle (Spanish) : To mix or blend something with another substance.


Variants
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moist , moister , moistest , moistly , moistness , moistnesses
Forms
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verb: mistle, meaning to pluck or pick mistletoe berries., noun: mistletoe, a small evergreen plant with sticky leaves and white or red berries., adjective: mistletoe-like, having the appearance or characteristics of mistletoe., idomatic phrase: kiss under the mistletoe, a traditional holiday custom involving the exchange of kisses between two people standing under a sprig of mistletoe., imperative phrase: pluck the mistletoe, to pick or harvest mistletoe berries or shoots for use in various traditional or medicinal applications.


Etymology
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Mistletoe is derived from Old English words mistel (mistlethorn) and tan (twig).


Related Concepts
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  1. mistletoe berry: A bright red or white berry that grows on the mistletoe plant. These berries are often used as a symbol of love, fertility, and good fortune during the holiday season.

  2. mistletoe mythology: A collection of various myths, legends, and folktales from different cultures and traditions around the world that have evolved around the mistletoe plant and its various uses and symbolism throughout history.

  3. mistletoe symbolism: The various symbolic meanings and interpretations that have been associated with the mistletoe plant and its various uses and cultural traditions throughout history. These symbolic meanings and interpretations can vary greatly depending on the specific cultural or historical context in which they are being used or interpreted.

  4. mistletoe traditions: The various cultural, historical, and symbolic traditions and practices that have evolved around the mistletoe plant and its various uses and cultural significance throughout history. These traditions and practices can vary greatly depending on the specific cultural or historical context in which they are being used or practiced.


Culture
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Mistletoe has been an important part of European folklore and tradition for centuries. It is commonly used as a symbol of peace, love, and good fortune during the holiday season.

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