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Meaning of kissing-bunch | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A bundle of evergreen leaves or branches, typically with berries, hung up at Christmas-time, under which people may kiss.

Examples

“The kissing-bunch, of berried holly hung with bright and glittering things, spun slowly over Mrs Morel's head as she trimmed her little tarts in the kitchen.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

kissing-crust Kissinger Kissingerism Kissings Kissler kisslessness