noun
Meaning 1
A trap built to catch flies.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
flytrap
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noun
Meaning 2
The Venus flytrap, an insectivorous plant.
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noun
Meaning 3
Any contrivance by which a plant catches insects, such as pitchers or tentacles.
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Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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noun
Meaning 4
The spreading dogbane.
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noun
Meaning 5
a trap for catching flies
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: trap
History
Etymology
From fly + trap.