HONEYPOT

honeypot, king protea, Protea cynaroides

(noun) South African shrub whose flowers when open are cup-shaped resembling artichokes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

honeypot (plural honeypots)

A pot of honey.

(figuratively) Something or someone similarly sweet or enticing, particularly

(US slang, dated) A romantic pet name; "honey".

(, slang) A vulva or vagina.

(espionage) A spy (typically attractive and female) who uses sex to trap and blackmail a target.

A woman who attracts sexual attention from men.

(computer security) A trap set to detect or deflect attempts at unauthorized use of information systems.

(chiefly, British) A draw: a place which attracts visitors.

(obsolete, euphemism) A chamberpot.

(obsolete, euphemism) A slop bucket.

Synonyms

• (vagina): See vagina

• (chamber pot): See chamber pot

• (honey pit): See outhouse

Source: Wiktionary



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