mistletoe

/ˈmɪs.təl.təʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a parasitic plant with white or yellowish flowers, especially the European mistletoe (Viscum album) which is often cultivated as an ornamental plant, especially for its berries which are hung in doorways at Christmas.

“They kissed under the mistletoe in the hotel lobby.”

2. verb

to decorate or hang something in a doorway, especially mistletoe, as a tradition at Christmas.

“The couple mistletoed the doorway with colorful ribbons.”

Synonyms

  • Christmas decoration
  • parasitic plant

Antonyms

  • non-parasitic plant
  • unfestive decoration