mistletoe

Meanings

• Noun

  A semi-parasitic plant that attaches itself to the branches of trees or shrubs, especially the European mistletoe (Viscum album), which bears white berries and is customarily hung indoors during the Christmas season in Europe.

  - "The mistletoe plant grows on the apple tree."
  - "During the Christmas season, people hang mistletoe in their homes."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

miseleden , misselden , misseldine

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mistletoe
toe , glow , dough , mow , row

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Variants

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mistletoe , mistletoes

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Etymology

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Mistletoe comes from Old English 'misteltan', meaning 'dung apple', referring to the sticky white berries that birds spread on twigs when they defecate.

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Trivia

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1. Mistletoe is not actually a separate plant species, but rather a parasitic plant that grows on the branches of other trees.

2. The white berries of mistletoe are toxic to animals and humans, but birds eat them and excrete the seeds, helping the plant spread.

3. The ancient Druids believed that mistletoe had powerful healing properties and used it for various medicinal purposes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Parasitic plant: Mistletoe is a type of parasitic plant that obtains nutrients from a host tree by attaching itself to the tree's branches.

2. European mistletoe: European mistletoe (Viscum album) is the most commonly known and culturally significant type of mistletoe.

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Culture

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Mistletoe is traditionally associated with kissing in Europe, especially during the Christmas season. It is believed that standing under the mistletoe and kissing someone is a sign of good luck and romance.

How to Memorize "mistletoe"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize mistletoe, visualize a white, berry-laden plant attached to the branches of a tree, especially during the Christmas season.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mistletoe' with the idea of a romantic tradition during the Christmas season.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My True Love Gave To Me' to remember the various gifts given on the twelve days of Christmas, with 'mistletoe' being one of them.

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