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loranthus

Pronunciation: /lɔːˈranθəs/

Definition of loranthus

noun

  • a semi-parasitic Asian plant of the mistletoe family, which has orange or red flowers and oval berries.
    • Family Loranthaceae; most species formerly in the genus Loranthus are now placed in other genera

Origin:

modern Latin (genus name), from Latin lorum 'strap' + Greek anthos 'flower'