mistletoe

• 一种寄生灌木，具革质叶片和蜡质白色浆果，常与圣诞节装饰和习俗相关联。

A noun referring to a parasitic shrub with leathery leaves and waxy white berries, traditionally associated with Christmas decorations and customs.

1. Christmas plantB1formal

   A parasitic plant with white berries, traditionally used as a Christmas decoration, under which people kiss.

   槲寄生

   • They hung mistletoe in the doorway for the holiday party.
   • According to tradition, you must kiss under the mistletoe.
   • The mistletoe berries are white and sticky.

2. American mistletoeB2formalamerican

   A group of plants native to the Americas that resemble the European mistletoe, often used in similar traditions.

   美洲槲寄生

   • American mistletoe is commonly found on oak trees in the southern United States.
   • The berries of American mistletoe are also white and glutinous.
   • This species is often used in Christmas decorations in North America.

   同义词american mistletoe

3. European mistletoeB2formalbritish

   A parasitic shrub native to Europe, with leathery leaves and waxy white berries, traditionally associated with Christmas.

   欧洲槲寄生

   • European mistletoe grows on apple and poplar trees.
   • The Druids considered European mistletoe sacred.
   • This variety is the classic mistletoe of Christmas folklore.

4. Central and Southeastern European mistletoeC1formalbritish

   A partially parasitic shrub found in central and southeastern Europe, often growing on beeches, chestnuts, and oaks.

   中欧和东南欧槲寄生

   • This mistletoe species is common in the forests of the Balkans.
   • It partially parasitizes beech and chestnut trees.
   • The plant's berries are a food source for some birds.