| american mistletoe | |
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| 1. | the traditional mistletoe of Christmas in America: grows on deciduous trees and can severely weaken the host plant |
| 2. | small herb with scalelike leaves on reddish-brown stems and berrylike fruits; parasitic on spruce and larch trees |
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |