# lime-twig

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A twig smeared with birdlime, used for catching birds.

## Etymology
Used in English around the 15th century. lime + twig, with lime referring to birdlime.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lime-twig