English Explanatory Dictionary

lime-twig

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A twig smeared with birdlime, used for catching birds.

Word forms

lime-twig lime-twigs lime twig

Etymology

Used in English around the 15th century. lime + twig, with lime referring to birdlime.

Derived words

lime-twigged
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