mistletoe
intermediateB1/ˈmɪs.əl.toʊ/ · mis-tle-toe
A plant with white berries that is typically hung in doorways during Christmas for people to kiss under.
Meanings
A plant with white berries that is typically hung in doorways during Christmas for people to kiss under.
ایک پودا جس پر سفید بیریں ہوتی ہیں اور عام طور پر کرسمس کے دوران دروازوں میں لٹکایا جاتا ہے تاکہ لوگ اس کے نیچے بوسہ لیں۔
ہمسائی
hamsaai
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- mistletoe kiss
- hang mistletoe
Example Sentences
They hung mistletoe in the doorway to encourage kisses.
انہوں نے دروازے پر ہمسائی لٹکائی تاکہ بوسے لینے کی تحریک دی جا سکے۔
unhon ne darwazay par hamsai latkai taake bose lene ki tehrik di ja sake.
Mistletoe is often associated with Christmas traditions.
ہمسائی کو اکثر کرسمس کی روایات سے جوڑا جاتا ہے۔
hamsai ko aksar Christmas ki riwayat se joda jata hai.
Under the mistletoe, couples often share a romantic kiss.
ہمسائی کے نیچے، جوڑے اکثر ایک رومانوی بوسہ شیئر کرتے ہیں۔
hamsai ke neeche, jore aksar ek romani bosa share karte hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'mistletoe' as a magic plant that brings kisses during holidays.
Imagine a doorway decorated with mistletoe and couples exchanging kisses underneath.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "mistelten" — a mistletoe plant
First known use: 15th century
The word has its roots in Old English, evolving through Middle English before becoming the modern term. It has historical significance in various cultures as a symbol of peace and love during festive seasons.