Dodder (noun)

1. A parasitic plant that lacks chlorophyll and derives nourishment from the host plant to which it is attached.
2. A plant that grows by twining around other plants or structures and sending out root-like threads to extract nutrients from the host.
3. A yellowish or orange stem-like structure that is covered in small leaves and produces tiny flowers.

Origin:

Middle english: from middle low german dodere, of west germanic origin; related to dutch dodoorn.

Examples:

1. The dodder is a common pest in crops such as alfalfa and clover.
2. The dodder is a dangerous parasite as it can completely drain the host plant of its nutrients.
3. The dodder is difficult to control as it has no roots and cannot be easily removed from the host plant.
4. The dodder is a type of plant that belongs to the Cuscutaceae family.
5. The dodder is often used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.