VISCUM, mistletoe, a parasite growing chiefly on oaks, having yellowish-green leaves, and berries with glutinous juice: used in magic rites (Æ. vi. 205) ; bird-lime (G. i. 139, iv. 41). VITIS, vine, especially the grape (E. ii. 70, iii. 38): Vitis vinifera. VOLEMUM, a heavy pear (G. ii. 87).

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