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mistletoe

/ˈmɪs(ə)ltəʊ/ /ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/

Meanings
noun
Any of several hemiparasitic evergreen plants of the order Santalales with white berries that grow in the crowns of apple trees, oaks, and other trees, such as the European mistletoe (Viscum album) and American mistletoe or eastern mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum).

Examples :

"During the holidays, we hung mistletoe above the doorway, hoping for a kiss. "
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holidays noun

/ˈhɑləˌdeɪz/ /ˈhɑlədez/

A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.

"Today is a Wiccan holiday!"

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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standing verb

/ˈstændɪŋ/

(heading) To position or be positioned physically.

"The teacher stood and pointed to the map, standing in front of the class. "

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mischievous adjective

/ˈmɪs.t͡ʃə.vəs/

Causing mischief; injurious.

"The mischievous kitten unraveled the toilet paper roll. "

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decoration noun

/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

"The teacher used colorful posters as a decoration for the classroom. "

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christmas noun

/ˈkrɪsməs/

The annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held on December 25.

"We celebrate Christmas with our family every year."

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evergreen noun

/ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/

A tree or shrub that does not shed its leaves or needles seasonally.

"The evergreen in my grandmother's garden stays green all year round. "

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doorway noun

/ˈdɔːweɪ/ /ˈdɔɹweɪ/

The passage of a door; a door-shaped entrance into a house or a room.

"The doorway to the classroom was crowded with students waiting for the bell. "

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beneath adverb

/bɪˈniːθ/

Below or underneath.

"The books were stacked neatly beneath the desk. "

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eastern adjective

/ˈiːstən/

Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east.

"The eastern part of the park has the best views of the sunrise. "

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berries noun

/ˈbɛriz/ /ˈbɛːriz/

A small succulent fruit, of any one of many varieties.

"I picked fresh berries from the garden for my breakfast. "

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associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "