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noun
A captive bird used by hunters to lure free-flying birds into a snare or trap.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Anything desirable used to lure somebody.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, figuratively
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History
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