Meanings
noundubbeltjie (plural dubbeltjies)
plural dubbeltjies
- South AfricaTribulus zeyheri, a species of plant known for its sharp thorns.
Synonyms: devil's thorn, duwweltjie
- South AfricaTribulus terrestris, a species of plant known for its sharp thorns.
Synonyms: caltrop, goathead, puncture vine, yellow vine
Synonyms & antonyms
nounTribulus zeyheri, a species of plant known for its sharp thorns.
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devil's thornduwweltjie
nounTribulus terrestris, a species of plant known for its sharp thorns.
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Origin
- Afrikaansdubbeltjie
- Englishdubbeltjie
Borrowed from Afrikaans dubbeltjie, duwweltjie.
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APA
dubbeltjie. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dubbeltjie
MLA
“dubbeltjie.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dubbeltjie. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dubbeltjie,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dubbeltjie.
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