flytrap

[ flahy-trap ]

noun

1. any of various plants that entrap insects, especially the Venus flytrap.
2. fly trap, a trap for catching flies or other insects.

flytrap

/ ˈflaɪˌtræp /

noun

1. any of various insectivorous plants, esp Venus's flytrap
2. a device for catching flies

Word History and Origins

Origin of flytrap¹

First recorded in 1765–75; fly ¹ + trap ¹

Example Sentences

Wildlife officers responded to a complaint last month about two people digging for flytraps in Boiling Spring Lakes.

From Seattle Times

That's just one of the findings in a new study that sequences the genome of Nepenthes gracilis, a species of carnivorous plant related to Venus flytraps, as well as sundews, beets and spinach.

From Science Daily

Playing Alfie, he acted alongside a giant Venus flytrap in the retailer's annual festive marketing campaign.

From BBC

But I’m doing a project right now on illicit harvesting of Venus flytraps in North Carolina, and as of 2015 it’s a felony to take flytraps from public lands.

From Los Angeles Times

I can always sit down and rewatch Michael Sheen describe his character Aro as a Venus flytrap with an unhinged quality, mirrored by his own devilish grin and flashing eyes.

From Salon