Definition of Viscum

1. Noun. Type genus of the Viscaceae: Old World evergreen shrubs parasitic on many trees including oaks but especially apple trees, poplars, aspens and cottonwoods.

Exact synonyms: Genus Viscum
Generic synonyms: Dilleniid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Viscaceae, Mistletoe Family, Viscaceae
Member holonyms: Mistletoe, Old World Mistletoe, Viscum Album

Definition of Viscum

1. n. A genus of parasitic shrubs, including the mistletoe of Europe.

2. n. A genus of parasitic shrubs, including the mistletoe of Europe.

Definition of Viscum

1. bird lime [n -S]

Medical Definition of Viscum

1. 1. A genus of parasitic shrubs, including the mistletoe of Europe. 2. Birdlime, which is often made from the berries of the European mistletoe. Origin: L. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Viscum

viscountcy
viscountess
viscountesses
viscounties
viscounts
viscountship
viscountships
viscounty
viscous
viscous damper
viscous mechanical coupling
viscousless
viscously
viscousness
viscousnesses
viscum (current term)
viscums
viscus
vised
viseed
viseing
viselike
vises
vishap
vishaps
vishing
vishnevite
vishnevites
vishnu

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