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Noun: witch broom  wich broom
  1. An abnormal tufted growth of small branches on a tree or shrub caused by fungi or insects or other physiological disturbance
    "The old oak tree was marred by several witch brooms, giving it a peculiar appearance";
    - witches' broom, hexenbesen, staghead

Derived forms: witch brooms

Type of: tuft, tussock