any of various evergreen plants (genera Phoradendron and Viscum) of the mistletoe family, parasitic on deciduous or evergreen trees, with small, yellowish-green leaves, yellowish flowers, and shiny, white, poisonous berries
a sprig of such a plant, hung as a Christmas decoration: men by custom kiss women standing under it
adjective
designating a family (Loranthaceae, order Santalales) of parasitic, dicotyledonous shrubs and small trees
See mistletoe in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(mĭsˈəl-tōˌ)
noun
A Eurasian parasitic shrub (Viscum album) having leathery evergreen leaves and waxy white berries.
Any of several American parasitic shrubs, such as Phoradendron flavescens of eastern North America.
A sprig of mistletoe, often used as a Christmas decoration.