mist — Defs

01 n. Visible watery vapor suspended in the atmosphere, at or near the surface of the earth; fog.

1.
Visible watery vapor suspended in the atmosphere, at or near the surface of the earth; fog.
2.
Coarse, watery vapor, floating or falling in visible particles, approaching the form of rain; as, Scotch mist.
3.
Hence, anything which dims or darkens, and obscures or intercepts vision.
“His passion cast a mist before his sense.” — Dryden.

Phrases & compounds

Mist flower — a composite plant (Eupatorium coelestinum), having heart-shaped leaves, and corymbs of lavender-blue flowers. It is found in the Western and Southern United States.

02 v. t. To cloud; to cover with mist; to dim.

imp. & p. p. Misted; p. pr. & vb. n. Misting

1.
To cloud; to cover with mist; to dim.

03 v. i. To rain in very fine drops; as, it mists.

1.
To rain in very fine drops; as, it mists.