Mistletoe (Noun)
Meaning 1
American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Hyponyms
Meaning 2
Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries; the traditional mistletoe of Christmas.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 3
Shrub of central and southeastern Europe; partially parasitic on beeches, chestnuts and oaks.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mistletoe was often seen hanging from the branches of ancient beech trees in the forest.
- Visitors were warned not to over-trample the mistletoe sprouts as they explored the nature reserve.
- The foresters carefully managed the mistletoe that had grown on the chestnut trees, making sure it didn't overtake them.
- Old oaks were particularly susceptible to the destructive effects of heavy mistletoe infestations in the woodland.
- Pruning dead branches from the oak trees was crucial in maintaining control of the spreading mistletoe that clung to them.