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dodder2

Syllabification: (dod·der)
Pronunciation: /ˈdädər/

Definition of dodder

noun

  • a widely distributed parasitic climbing plant of the morning glory family, with leafless threadlike stems that are attached to the host plant by means of suckers.
    • Genus Cuscuta, family Convolvulaceae

Origin:

Middle English: related to Middle Low German doder, dodder, Middle High German toter

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