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Definition of Mistletoe
1. Noun. American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe.
Group relationships: Genus Phoradendron, Phoradendron
Specialized synonyms: American Mistletoe, Phoradendron Flavescens, Phoradendron Serotinum
Generic synonyms: Parasitic Plant
2. Noun. Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries; the traditional mistletoe of Christmas.
Group relationships: Genus Viscum, Viscum
Generic synonyms: Parasitic Plant
3. Noun. Shrub of central and southeastern Europe; partially parasitic on beeches, chestnuts and oaks.
Group relationships: Genus Loranthus, Loranthus
Generic synonyms: Parasitic Plant
Definition of Mistletoe
1. n. A parasitic evergreen plant of Europe (Viscum album), bearing a glutinous fruit. When found upon the oak, where it is rare, it was an object of superstitious regard among the Druids. A bird lime is prepared from its fruit.
Definition of Mistletoe
1. Noun. Any of several parasitic evergreen plants with white berries that grow in the crowns of oaks, apple trees and other trees. ¹
2. Noun. A sprig of these plants used as a Christmas decoration. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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