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flytrap

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fly·trap  (fltrp)
n.
1. A trap for catching flies.
2. An insectivorous plant, such as the Venus flytrap.
flytrap [ˈflaɪˌtræp]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) any of various insectivorous plants, esp Venus's flytrap
2. a device for catching flies
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.flytrapflytrap - a trap for catching flies            
trap - a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned


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