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Catchfly Definition & Meaning

catchfly
noun
  1. any plant of the genus Silene
  2. mostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects; widespread in north temperate zone

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  • "clifford moor catchfly"
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Frequently asked questions

What does catchfly mean?
any plant of the genus Silene mostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects; widespread in north temperate zone
What part of speech is catchfly?
Catchfly is a noun.
How many definitions does catchfly have?
Catchfly has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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