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diff --git a/include/hw/qdev-core.h b/include/hw/qdev-core.h
index 4bf86b0ad8..e69489ec6c 100644
--- a/include/hw/qdev-core.h
+++ b/include/hw/qdev-core.h
@@ -103,16 +103,17 @@ typedef struct DeviceClass {
Property *props;
/*
- * Shall we hide this device model from -device / device_add?
+ * Can this device be instantiated with -device / device_add?
* All devices should support instantiation with device_add, and
* this flag should not exist. But we're not there, yet. Some
* devices fail to instantiate with cryptic error messages.
* Others instantiate, but don't work. Exposing users to such
- * behavior would be cruel; this flag serves to protect them. It
- * should never be set without a comment explaining why it is set.
+ * behavior would be cruel; clearing this flag will protect them.
+ * It should never be cleared without a comment explaining why it
+ * is cleared.
* TODO remove once we're there
*/
- bool cannot_instantiate_with_device_add_yet;
+ bool user_creatable;
bool hotpluggable;
/* callbacks */