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Definition of Honeypot
1. Noun. South African shrub whose flowers when open are cup-shaped resembling artichokes.
Group relationships: Genus Protea
Generic synonyms: Protea
Definition of Honeypot
1. Noun. A pot of honey. ¹
2. Noun. (chiefly British) A place which attracts visitors. ¹
3. Noun. (computing) A trap set to detect or deflect attempts at unauthorized use of information systems. ¹
4. Noun. (espionage) a spy who uses sex to trap and blackmail their target ¹
5. Noun. (US slang) Vagina. ¹
6. Noun. (US slang dated) A pet name for a loved one. ¹
7. Noun. (obsolete) a chamberpot or slop bucket ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Honeypot
1. one that is attractive or desirable [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Honeypot
Literary usage of Honeypot
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Information Universe: Issues in Informing Science and Information by Informing Science Institute, Eli Cohen, Ed. (2006)
"All data collected by a honeypot is consequently interesting data. Data gathered
by a honeypot is valuable and can lead to a better understanding and ..."
2. The History of the Life of Thomas Ellwood by Thomas Ellwood, Joseph Wyeth (1906)
"This honeypot was a little Boy (then in Prison with them for Picking a Pocket)
who, by his Stature, did not seem to be above Ten or a Dozen Years old : but ..."
3. The Friends' Library: Comprising Journals, Doctrinal Treatises, & Other by William Evans, Thomas Evans, Edith R. Hall (1843)
"This honeypot was a little boy, then in prison with them for picking a pocket,
who by his stature did not seem to be above ten, ..."
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