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Definition of bladderwort

bladderwort

/ˈblæd.ɚ.wɝːt/
blad · der · wort
Plural:bladderworts
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bladderwort Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A widely distributed aquatic or bog-dwelling carnivorous plant of the genus Utricularia, distinguished by small, hollow, bladder-like traps on its underwater stems or leaves that capture minute insects and crustaceans.

Example

"While surveying the wetlands, the botanist discovered a patch of yellow-flowered bladderwort floating near the edge of the pond."

• Rhymes for bladderwort

• Nearby Words

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blackwood
blackwood river
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blanchard falls
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the English word 'bladder' (referring to the sac-like traps on the plant used to capture small prey) and the Old English suffix/root '-wort' (wyrt), meaning 'plant' or 'herb'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bladderwort. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bladderwort
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