Mistletoe Definition & Meaning

mistletoe
noun
  1. American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe
  2. Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries; the traditional mistletoe of Christmas
  3. shrub of central and southeastern Europe; partially parasitic on beeches, chestnuts and oaks

"Mistletoe" in song lyrics

See how mistletoe is used in real songs:

  • "A 747 to mistletoe"
    Bishop Lamont — Don't Kill Me
  • "Aunt May and Uncle Charlie are under the mistletoe"
    The Cross Movement — Christmas Time
  • "I never kissed her under no mistletoe"
    Da Hol' 9 — Nina Pop

Words that rhyme with mistletoe

Usage tips for "mistletoe"

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