MISTLETOE


Meaning of MISTLETOE in English

n. 1 a parasitic plant, Viscum album, growing on apple and other trees and bearing white glutinous berries in winter. 2 a similar plant, Phoradendron flavescens, native to n. America.

[ OE misteltan (as MISTLE (THRUSH), tan twig) ]

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