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mistletoe noun
/ˈmɪs.l ̩.təʊ/
/-toʊ/ n [U] Definition
an evergreen (= never losing its leaves) plant with small white fruits and pale yellow flowers which grows on trees, often used as a Christmas decoration
They were kissing under the mistletoe at the office party.
(Definition of mistletoe noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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