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Added 9 October 2026

birdlime

/ˈbɜːdlaɪm/ noun

In Latin: viscum Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about birdlime at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds.

verb

Spread birdlime on branches to catch birds.

Origin

Partial calque of German Vogelleim. By surface analysis, bird + lime.

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