Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling dodder, a parasitic plant of the family Cuscutaceae; having a thread-like or stringy shape, or tending to twine or curl

“The cuscutaceous vines entwined the tree, draining its life force.”

2. noun

a plant of the family Cuscutaceae, having a thread-like or stringy shape, or tending to twine or curl

“The biologist studied the unique characteristics of the cuscutaceous plant.”