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The word 'mistletoe' is of uncertain etymology; it may be related to German Mist, for dung and Tang for branch, since mistletoe can be spread in the feces of birds moving from tree to tree. However, Old English mistel was also used for basil.
European mistletoe, Viscum album, is generally considered a poisonous plant that causes acute gastrointestinal problems including stomach pain, and diarrhea along with low pulse. However it has a long history of use in (herbal) medicine and has garnered a lot of attention (and studies) for its anti-cancer properties.
The name was originally applied to Viscum album (European Mistletoe, Santalaceae), the only species native in Great Britain and much of Europe. Later the name was further extended to other related species, including Phoradendron serotinum (the Eastern Mistletoe of eastern North America, also Santalaceae).
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What is the French word for mistletoe?
mistletoe in French is gui.
Which country does mistletoe come from?
holland
What is a sentence using the word mistletoe?
John and Mary kissed under the mistletoe at the Christmas party.
Where does the tradition of haning mistletoe from doorways come from?
its from America
What countrydid the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe come from?
france
What is the root of the word viscous?
The root of the word "viscous" is the Latin word "viscum," meaning mistletoe. The term was used to describe the sticky nature of mistletoe berries, which led to its association with substances that are thick and sticky.
How do use the word holly in a sentence?
Hang the mistletoe and holly!
What is Ellen show secret word for December 22?
mistletoe
Where does the tradition of kissing under mistletoe come from?
ancient Norse mythology
In ancient Scandinavia what was a mistletoe associated with?
Mistletoe was always a sign of good passing, as in, after someone died, you would come together under the mistletoe and rejoice your feelings of new life, and the choice of the mistletoe leaves is based on the fact that mistletoes berries are poisonous, so basically you grasp life beneath death.
What country does mistletoe come from?
Mistletoe is actually a parasitic plant that attaches itself to a tree (any type of tree) and lives off of it.
What is 'mistletoe' in Spanish?
Vischio is an Italian equivalent of the English word "mistletoe." The masculine singular noun refers to either common or European mistletoe. The pronunciation will be "VEE-skyo" in Italian.
