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Definition of sundew

sundew

/ˈsʌn.duː/
sun · dew
Plural:sundews
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sundew Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A carnivorous plant of the genus Drosera, native to nutrient-poor soils globally, characterized by leaves covered with glandular tentacles that secrete a sticky mucilage used to trap and digest insects.

Example

"While exploring the peat bog, the botany students carefully observed a tiny sundew digesting a fruit fly caught in its sticky tentacles."

• Nearby Words

sunbittern
sunchoke
sundae
sundew
sundial
sundrop
sunfish

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the compound of 'sun' and 'dew', referring to the glistening drops of sticky mucilage on the plant's leaves that resemble morning dew sparkling in the sunlight.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sundew. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sundew
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