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mistletoe

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ˈviʃ.ku/vis·co

Definition

1

A parasitic or hemiparasitic plant (genus Viscum, especially Viscum album) that grows on the branches of various trees, with white sticky berries, traditionally associated with Christmas customs.

Usage examples

They hung mistletoe in the doorway for Christmas.
Mistletoe extracts are sometimes used in herbal medicine.

Common combinations

mistletoe plantwhite mistletoesprig of mistletoe