Meaning of butterwort in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbədərˌwɔrt/

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  1. Noun

    butterwort

    Etymology

    late 16th century: named from the plant's supposed ability to keep cows in milk, and so maintain the supply of butter

    Definitions

    1. any of numerous carnivorous bog plants of the genus Pinguicula having showy purple or yellow or white flowers and a rosette of basal leaves coated with a sticky secretion to trap small insects

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