Etymology

birdglue

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Today it means: Synonym of birdlime (“sticky substance used to catch birds”) Full definition →

German Vogelleim
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  1. German · calque ofVogelleim
  2. English todaybirdglue

bird + glue. Calque of German Vogelleim.

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