mistel

Definitions of mistel
  1. noun
    shrub of central and southeastern Europe; partially parasitic on beeches, chestnuts and oaks
    synonyms: maretak, mistletoe, vogellijm
  2. noun
    Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries; the traditional mistletoe of Christmas
    synonyms: maretak, mistletoe, vogellijm
  3. noun
    American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe
    synonyms: maretak, mistletoe, vogellijm
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘mistel'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family