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- 1. a widely distributed parasitic climbing plant of the convolvulus family, with leafless threadlike stems that are attached to the host plant by means of suckers.
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DODDER definition: 1. to move slowly and weakly, as if you might fall, especially because of being very old: 2. a…. Learn more.
The meaning of DODDER is any of a genus (Cuscuta) of wiry twining vines of the morning-glory family that are highly deficient in chlorophyll, are parasitic on other plants, and have tiny scales instead of leaves.
Dodder, genus of about 145 species of leafless, twining, parasitic plants in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae). They are widely distributed throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the world, and several are considered invasive species in areas outside their native range.
dodder in British English. (ˈdɒdə ) noun. any rootless parasitic plant of the convolvulaceous genus Cuscuta, lacking chlorophyll and having slender twining stems with suckers for drawing nourishment from the host plant, scalelike leaves, and whitish flowers. Collins English Dictionary.
Dodder definition: to shake; tremble; totter.. See examples of DODDER used in a sentence.
Define dodder. dodder synonyms, dodder pronunciation, dodder translation, English dictionary definition of dodder. intr.v. dod·dered , dod·der·ing , dod·ders 1. To shake or tremble, as from old age; totter. 2. To move in a feeble, unsteady manner. dod′der·er n. n.
When you dodder, you walk in a shaky or trembling way. You're most likely to see older people dodder, moving slowing and unsteadily. People usually dodder because of illness, disability, or the fragility of very old age.
Dodder definition: To shake or tremble, as from old age; totter.
3 senses: 1. to move unsteadily; totter 2. to shake or tremble, as from age any rootless parasitic plant of the convolvulaceous.... Click for more definitions.
May 21, 2024 · dodder ( countable and uncountable, plural dodders) Any of about 100-170 species of yellow, orange or red (rarely green) parasitic plants of the genus Cuscuta. Formerly treated as the only genus in the family Cuscutaceae, it is now placed in the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae.
