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mistletoe
noun
- 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
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