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mistletoe /ˈmɪs əlˌtoʊ/

noun
  1. European plant, Viscum album, having yellowish flowers and white berries, growing parasitically on various trees, used in Christmas decorations.
  2. any of several other related, similar plants, as Phoradendron serotinum, of the U.S.: the state flower of Oklahoma.

Origin of mistletoe

Middle English / Old English 1000

Source: Dictionary.com

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