decoyseeds
nounUK /ˈdiː.kɔɪ.siːdz/
US /ˈdiː.kɔɪ.siːdz/
Seeds that are used to trick animals into going somewhere else.
The farmer planted decoyseeds to keep birds away from his corn.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Seeds placed to attract pests away from valuable crops.
Gardeners use decoyseeds to protect their vegetables from insects.
3. Artificial seeds designed to mislead animals or sensors.
The scientists scattered decoyseeds to test how animals search for food.
4. A misleading clue or distraction in a game or puzzle.
In the treasure hunt, the decoyseeds led players down the wrong path.