flytrap

American  

[flahy-trap] / ˈflaɪˌtræp /

noun

1. any of various plants that entrap insects, especially the Venus flytrap.

2. fly trap, a trap for catching flies or other insects.

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flytrap British  

/ ˈflaɪˌtræp /

noun

1. any of various insectivorous plants, esp Venus's flytrap

2. a device for catching flies

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Etymology

Origin of flytrap

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

Example Sentences

Among the species at risk of disappearing are icons like the carnivorous Venus flytrap, which is only found in the wild in a few counties of North and South Carolina.

From Reuters

Outside the animal kingdom, Venus flytraps, pitcher plants and others are well known for their macabre meal-making.

From New York Times

Venus flytraps snap shut using an electric countdown, and all cells harness ion flows to process energy.

From Scientific American

Beneath the pitchers are eye-like Venus’ flytraps, and curly cobra lilies waiting for a snack.

From Seattle Times

Researchers design an artificial neuron that can trigger closure of a Venus flytrap.

From Scientific American