noun
birdlime
A sticky substance spread on branches to trap birds. The word is specific and not commonly used in everyday conversation.
昔は鳥もちを使って小鳥を捕まえた。
In the past, people caught small birds using birdlime.
Uses the uncommon kanji 黐 for birdlime; mostly seen in older or specialized texts.
Compound of 鳥 (bird) and もち (birdlime). The exact origin of もち is uncertain, but it refers to a sticky substance made from plant materials.