birdlime
noun
bird·lime ˈbərd-ˌlīm 
1
: a sticky substance usually made from the bark of a holly (Ilex aquifolium) that is smeared on twigs to snare small birds
2
: something that ensnares
birdlime transitive verb
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“Birdlime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/birdlime. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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