Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

missel

noun
/ˈmɪs.əl/
Definition
A type of plant, specifically the European mistletoe, often associated with Christmas traditions.
Examples
  • During the holiday season, they hung a missel in their living room.
  • She kissed him under the missel, following the tradition.
Meaning
Mistletoe is a semi-parasitic plant that grows on the branches or trunks of trees and is famous for being used as a decoration during the winter holidays.
Synonyms
  • mistletoe