throstle

noun

thros·​tle ˈthrä-səl How to pronounce throstle (audio)
: thrush entry 1
specifically : song thrush

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English — more at thrush

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of throstle was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near throstle

Cite this Entry

“Throstle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throstle. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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