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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Tribulus zeyheri, a species of plant known for its sharp thorns. South-Africa
2. 2
   Tribulus terrestris, a species of plant known for its sharp thorns. South-Africa

Synonyms

All synonyms

caltropcaltropdevil's thornduwweltjiegoatheadpuncture vine

Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans dubbeltjie, duwweltjie.

Related phrases

tribulus terrestris

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