dubbeltjie

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans dubbeltjie, duwweltjie.

Noun

dubbeltjie (plural dubbeltjies)

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

Synonyms

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