bindii

bindii

English

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Etymology

    Borrowed from Gamilaraay bindayaa.

    Pronunciation

    • bĭndē-ī′
    • bĭn
    • IPA(key): /bɪn.di/
    • Audio (General Australian):(file)

    Noun

    bindii (plural bindiis)

    1. (Australia) Any of several weeds with unpleasant burrs:
      1. (Australia) three-cornered jack, Emex australis
      2. (Australia) puncture vine, Tribulus terrestris
      3. (Australia) Soliva sessilis
    2. (Australia) A burr from one of these weeds.

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