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honeypot

/ˈhɒnɪpɒt/ noun · British & US
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What does honeypot mean?

noun

A container filled with a sweet liquid, often used to attract and capture insects, especially bees. A person or thing that is attractive and appealing, but potentially deceitful or exploitative.

Example

"The beekeeper used a honeypot to collect nectar from the flowers."

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