Definition of CATCHFLY

catchfly

Plural: catchflies

Noun

  • A plant with sticky stems that trap insects.
  • any plant of the genus Silene
  • mostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects; widespread in north temperate zone
  • Any of several plants, mostly in tribe Sileneae, that have sticky leaves on which flies become stuck; especially, the silenes or campions.

Examples

  • He hoped his cleverly placed word would be a CATCHFLY, trapping his opponent’s options.

Origin / Etymology

From catch + fly.

Synonyms

campion, lychnis, silene

Scrabble Score: 21

catchfly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
catchfly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
catchfly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

catchfly: valid Words With Friends Word