1. a parasitic evergreen plant with white berries that grows on trees, traditionally hung as a Christmas decoration

Examples

• We hung mistletoe in the doorway for Christmas.
• The mistletoe was growing on the old oak tree.
• According to tradition, people kiss under the mistletoe.
• She decorated the house with holly and mistletoe.
• The mistletoe’s white berries are poisonous if eaten.
• Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that draws nutrients from its host tree.