[dɪˈkɔɪ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a bird or mammal, or an imitation of one, used by hunters to attract other birds or mammals
(e.g: a decoy duck)

- a pond from which narrow netted channels lead, into which wild duck may be enticed for capture


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (earlier as coy): from Dutch de kooi ‘the decoy’, from Middle Dutch de kouw ‘the cage’, from Latin cavea ‘cage’. decoy is from the practice of using tamed ducks to lead wild ones along channels into captivity

[dɪˈkɔɪ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- lure or entice (a person or animal) away from their intended course, typically into a trap
(e.g: they would try to decoy the enemy towards the hidden group)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (earlier as coy): from Dutch de kooi ‘the decoy’, from Middle Dutch de kouw ‘the cage’, from Latin cavea ‘cage’. decoy is from the practice of using tamed ducks to lead wild ones along channels into captivity