Mistletoe (noun)

A parasitic plant that grows on trees, especially apple, oak, and pine trees, with small, sticky, white berries.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word "misteltan" and german word "mistel".

Examples:

1. Mistletoe is commonly associated with Christmas and is often hung in doorways.
2. Mistletoe has been used for medicinal purposes and as a symbol of love.
3. The mistletoe berries are poisonous if ingested in large quantities.
4. Mistletoe is considered a pest by farmers because it can damage the host tree.
5. The mistletoe is a type of hemi-parasitic plant, which means it photosynthesizes its own food but also draws nutrients from the host tree.