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maretak

Pronunciation: /ˈmaː.rəˌtɑk/

“maretak” is a Dutch word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. mistletoe (Viscum album)

Etymology

From tak (“branch”); the origin of the element mare- is disputed, but is generally related to mare (“nightmare, witch”). Compare, for example, Norwegian Nynorsk marekvist.

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