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Old World Mistletoe (Noun)

Meaning

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.

Examples

  • The old world mistletoe has been a part of Christmas traditions for centuries, often hung in doorways for festive kisses.
  • Visitors to the European countryside often catch glimpses of old world mistletoe clinging to the branches of trees.
  • Old world mistletoe grows as a hemiparasitic shrub, drawing nutrients from its host plant while still photosynthesizing.
  • The waxy white berries of the old world mistletoe are a key part of its life cycle, attracting birds to disperse its seeds.
  • In some cultures, old world mistletoe is believed to possess magical powers, and is hung in homes to ward off evil spirits.

Synonyms

  • Mistletoe
  • Viscum Album

Hypernyms

  • Parasitic Plant
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