English Explanatory Dictionary

unicorn bait

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A virgin.

Pronunciation

En-au-unicorn bait.ogg

Word forms

unicorn bait

Etymology

From the tradition that only a virgin could tame a unicorn, leading hunters to use virgins to lure the legendary beast into being captured.

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