First Known Use: 13th century
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1dodder
noun dod·der \ˈdä-dər\
Definition of DODDER
: 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
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Origin of DODDER
Middle English doder; akin to Middle High German toter dodder, egg yolk
2dodder
verb
dod·dereddod·der·ing \ˈdä-d(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of DODDER
intransitive verb
1
: to tremble or shake from weakness or age
2
: to progress feebly and unsteadily <was doddering down the walk>
— dod·der·er \-dər-ər\ noun
See dodder defined for kids Origin of DODDER
Middle English dadiren
First Known Use: 14th century
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