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Definition of mistletoe - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
holidaysprig used as a Christmas decoration for kissing
- We hung mistletoe in the doorway for the party.
2.
botanyevergreen plant with white berries growing on trees
- Mistletoe is often found growing on oak trees.
3.
symbolic meaningRare symbol of love and friendship in holiday traditionsRare
- Under the mistletoe, they shared a kiss, embracing the tradition.
Images of mistletoe
sprig used as a Christmas decoration for kissing 
evergreen plant with white berries growing on trees
Expressions with mistletoe
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evergreen plant with white berries, used in Christmas decorations
The European mistletoe hung above the doorway during the festive season.
parasitic plant that stunts tree growth
Dwarf mistletoe infestation can severely damage forest ecosystems..
type of fig tree with edible fruit
The mistletoe fig in the garden is finally bearing fruit..
Origin of mistletoe
Old English, mistel (basil) + tan (twig)
Terms with mistletoe included in their meaning
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European bird
large European thrush known for its song and eating mistletoe berries
botany
material from mistletoe sap used for birdlime
botany
shrub or tree grown as houseplant with mistletoe-like leaves
Examples of mistletoe in a sentence
They kissed under the mistletoe at midnight. Mistletoe is a common decoration during Christmas. Birds often spread mistletoe seeds to other trees. They hung mistletoe in the doorway, hoping for a holiday kiss. Mistletoe was placed above the entrance as a sign of goodwill.
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- French:gui, viscum, ...
- German:Mistelzweig, Mistelpflanze, ...
- Italian:vischio, ...
- Spanish:muérdago, símbolo de amor y amistad, ...
- Portuguese:visco, ...
- Chinese:槲寄生, 寄生树, ...
- Japanese:ヤドリギ, ミスルトー, ...
- Arabic:الدَبَق, دَبَق, ...
- Hebrew:דִּבְקוֹן, דֶּבֶק, ...
- Russian:омела, омела белая, ...
- Ukrainian:омела, омела біла, ...
- Hindi:मिसलटो, पेड़ों पर उगने वाला सफ़ेद बेरियों वाला सदाबहार परजीवी पौधा, ...
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