dubbeltjie

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans dubbeltjie, duwweltjie.

Noun

dubbeltjie (plural dubbeltjies)

(South Africa) Tribulus zeyheri, a species of plant known for its sharp thorns.
(South Africa) Tribulus terrestris, a species of plant known for its sharp thorns.

Synonyms

(Tribulus zeyheri): devil's thorn, dubbeltie, duwweltjie
(Tribulus terrestris): caltrop, goathead, puncture vine, yellow vine

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