MISTLETOES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

shrub of central and southeastern Europe

Example: partially parasitic on beeches, chestnuts and oaks

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries

Example: the traditional mistletoe of Christmas

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe