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american mistletoe

/əˈmɛrɪkən ˈmɪsəltoʊ/

Traduction: Plante parasite originaire d'Amérique du Nord, souvent utilisée comme décoration traditionnelle de Noël. Elle a de petites feuilles vert jaunâtre et des baies blanches, et est associée à la coutume de s'embrasser en dessous.

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/əˈmɛrɪkən ˈmɪsəltoʊ/B2formalamerican
  • frPlante parasite originaire d'Amérique du Nord, souvent utilisée comme décoration traditionnelle de Noël. Elle a de petites feuilles vert jaunâtre et des baies blanches, et est associée à la coutume de s'embrasser en dessous.

A species of parasitic plant native to North America, often used as a traditional Christmas decoration. It has small, yellowish-green leaves and white berries, and is associated with the custom of kissing beneath it.

  1. Parasitic plantB2formalamerican

    A species of mistletoe native to North America, often found growing on deciduous trees.

    frGui d'Amérique

    • American mistletoe is commonly seen on oak and maple trees.
    • The plant extracts water and nutrients from its host tree.
    • American mistletoe berries are white and poisonous to humans.
  2. Holiday decorationB1informalamerican

    Used as a traditional Christmas decoration, often hung in doorways for people to kiss under.

    frGui d'Amérique

    • They hung American mistletoe above the front door for the party.
    • Kissing under the mistletoe is a popular holiday tradition.
    • The mistletoe was decorated with a red ribbon.