noun

mistletoe

mistletoe

They kissed under the mistletoe.

They kissed under the mistletoe.

Mistletoe is a parasitic plant.

Mistletoe is a parasitic plant.

under the mistletoe a traditional Christmas decoration They kissed under the mistletoe.

Synonyms: (none common)

From Old English 'misteltan', from 'mistel' (mistletoe) + 'tan' (twig).

Strongly associated with Christmas tradition. Picture people kissing under a sprig of it.

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