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mistletoe

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  1. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe Source: wordnet
  3. 3. n. Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries; the traditional mistletoe of Christmas Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. shrub of central and southeastern Europe; partially parasitic on beeches, chestnuts and oaks Source: wordnet
  5. 5. n:100 n. American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe n. Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries; the traditional mistletoe of Christmas n. shrub of central and southeastern Europe; partially parasitic on beeches, chestnuts and oaks Source: ecdict

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