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huntsman's cup

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A species of pitcher plant found in North America (Sarracenia purpurea).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: purple pitcher plant, northern pitcher plant, turtle socks, side-saddle flower

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

perennial bog herb having dark red flowers and decumbent broadly winged pitchers forming a rosette; of northeastern North America and naturalized in Europe especially Ireland

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: common pitcher plant, huntsman's cups, Sarracenia purpurea

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pitcher plant

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