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witches' broom
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witches' broom
n.
An abnormal brushlike growth of weak, closely clustered shoots or branches on a tree, such as the hackberry, caused by fungi or viruses.
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Noun1.witches' broom - an abnormal tufted growth of small branches on a tree or shrub caused by fungi or insects or other physiological disturbance
hexenbesen, staghead, witch broom
tuft, tussock - a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
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