hexenbesen

Definitions of hexenbesen
  1. noun
    an abnormal tufted growth of small branches on a tree or shrub caused by fungi or insects or other physiological disturbance
    synonyms: staghead, witch broom, witches' broom
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    type of:
    tuft, tussock
    a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
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