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huntsman's horn

huntsman's horn

9.9
A plant with upright yellow, trumpet-shaped tubes that catch insects
  • noun
  • /ˈhʌnts.mənz hɔrn/
  • US
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  • The huntsman's horn is known for its striking yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers that attract insects.

Examples

  • The huntsman's horn grows naturally in boggy areas of the southeastern United States.

  • We spotted a rare huntsman's horn while hiking through the wetlands.

  • Botanists are fascinated by the unique shape of the huntsman's horn's pitcher.

  • The huntsman's horn is a fascinating plant.

  • Many gardeners admire the huntsman's horn for its unique shape.

  • In the wetlands, the huntsman's horn thrives, showcasing its wide mouth and erect lid.

  • During our nature walk, we were excited to see a huntsman's horn flourishing among the other plants.

Synonyms

Sarracenia flava
vshuntsman's horn
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall yellow plant that catches insects in upright tube-like leaves with wide mouths

is the common descriptive label rather than the scientific name
huntsman's horns
vshuntsman's horn
  • US
9.9

A plant from the southeastern United States with tall yellow pitcher-shaped leaves that trap insects

is the singular descriptive label for a single plant
yellow pitcher plant
vshuntsman's horn
  • US
9.8

A plant that traps insects in tall yellow cup-shaped leaves

is the simple general name focusing on the same morphology
yellow trumpet
vshuntsman's horn
  • US
8.5

A plant that makes tall yellow trumpet-shaped tubes that catch insects

mentions upright lids as a defining feature missing in the other description

Surface Forms

huntsman's horn singular
huntsman's horns plural

Morphology

huntsman's + horn

The phrase combines 'huntsman's' (belonging to a huntsman/hunter) with 'horn' (a horn-shaped projecting part), so a B1 learner would likely infer a horn-like object or shape associated with a huntsman. However, the specific referent being a particular pitcher plant is not directly predictable from those constituents, so the expression only offers partial clues rather than a fully transparent meaning.

Etymology

Huntsman's horn comes from the plant's upright yellow, trumpet-shaped pitcher that looks like a small hunting horn a huntsman would blow. So, because of that horn-like shape, the name now means this particular pitcher plant.