bindii

English

Alternative forms

• bindi-eye, bindy-eye

Etymology

Borrowed from Gamilaraay bindayaa.

Pronunciation

• bĭn′dē-ī′
• bĭn′dē
• IPA^(key): /bɪn.di/

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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.

Synonyms

• bindi, bindy, bindie, bindies