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bladderwort

 

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Noun bladderwort has 1 sense
  1. bladderwort - any of numerous aquatic carnivorous plants of the genus Utricularia some of whose leaves are modified as small urn-shaped bladders that trap minute aquatic animals
    --1 is a kind of
    carnivorous plant
    --1 is a member of Utricularia, genus Utricularia

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Bladderwort

Definition:

A type of carnivorous plant belonging to the genus Utricularia, characterized by small bladder-like traps that capture and digest small aquatic organisms.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. Any plant of the genus Utricularia that has bladder-like traps, which it uses to capture prey.

Sample Sentence: The bladderwort is a fascinating carnivorous plant that uses its bladder-like traps to catch tiny insects.

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Adjective:

1. Relating to or characteristic of bladderworts.

Sample Sentence: The pond was teeming with bladderwort species, displaying their unique and captivating features.

Local Usage:

Noun:

1. A common indigenous name for certain aquatic plants found in local wetlands.

Sample Sentence: The locals often gather bladderwort during the summer to use in traditional herbal remedies.

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