Associations to the word «Viscum»

Wiktionary

VISCUM, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Santalaceae   — mistletoes.

Dictionary definition

VISCUM, noun. Type genus of the Viscaceae: Old World evergreen shrubs parasitic on many trees including oaks but especially apple trees, poplars, aspens and cottonwoods.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke