viscum Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun type genus of the Viscaceae: Old World evergreen shrubs parasitic on many trees including oaks but especially apple trees, poplars, aspens and cottonwoods
genus Viscum.
WordNet
Vis"cum noun
Etymology
L.Definitions
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(Bot.) A genus of parasitic shrubs, including the mistletoe of Europe. -
Birdlime, which is often made from the berries of the European mistletoe.
