flytrap en · NOUN
Etymology
From fly + trap.
Meanings
- A trap built to catch flies.
- The Venus flytrap, an insectivorous plant.
- Any contrivance by which a plant catches insects, such as pitchers or tentacles.
- The spreading dogbane.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| flytraps | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| fly trap | alternative | lexicographic | |
| fly-trap | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
catch flies · you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar