VISCUM

Viscum, genus Viscum

(noun) type genus of the Viscaceae: Old World evergreen shrubs parasitic on many trees including oaks but especially apple trees, poplars, aspens and cottonwoods

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Vis"cum, n. Etym: [L.]

1. (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of parasitic shrubs, including the mistletoe of Europe.

2. Birdlime, which is often made from the berries of the European mistletoe.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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