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dodder

/ˈdɒdər/ noun · British & US
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What does dodder mean?

noun

A type of parasitic plant that grows on other plants, often causing them to wither and die. A weak or feeble person.

Example

"The dodder had wrapped itself around the stem of the rose bush, slowly draining its life force."

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