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mistletoe
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ˈviʃ.ku/vis·co
Definition
1A 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