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noun
A malformation on the branches of cocoa and other trees.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an abnormal tufted growth of small branches on a tree or shrub caused by fungi or insects or other physiological disturbance
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: witches' broom, witch broom, staghead
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: tuft, tussock
History
From German Hexenbesen, literally "witch's broom".
