caltrop in Bulgarian

caltrop in Bulgarian is бодлива метличина, бабини зъби — caltrop means a metal object, usually small, with spikes arranged so that, when thrown onto the ground, one always faces up as a threat to pedestrians, horses, and vehicles (also used as a heraldic charge).

caltrop in Bulgarian

бодлива метличина

noun

Pronounced: bodliva metlichina

(colloquial) The starthistle, Centaurea calcitrapa, a plant with sharp thorns.

бабини зъби

noun

Pronounced: babini zabi

Any of a number of flowering plants in the family Zygophyllaceae, including several members of the genus Kallstroemia and the species Tribulus terrestris, native to warm temperate and tropical regions.

What does "caltrop" mean?

noun A metal object, usually small, with spikes arranged so that, when thrown onto the ground, one always faces up as a threat to pedestrians, horses, and vehicles (also used as a heraldic charge).
noun The starthistle, Centaurea calcitrapa, a plant with sharp thorns.
noun Any of a number of flowering plants in the family Zygophyllaceae, including several members of the genus Kallstroemia and the species Tribulus terrestris, native to warm temperate and tropical regions.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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What is "caltrop" in Bulgarian?

"caltrop" in Bulgarian is бодлива метличина, бабини зъби. caltrop means: A metal object, usually small, with spikes arranged so that, when thrown onto the ground, one always faces up as a threat to pedestrians, horses, and vehicles (also used as a heraldic charge).

How do you pronounce бодлива метличина?

"caltrop" in Bulgarian is бодлива метличина, pronounced "bodliva metlichina".

Are there other ways to say "caltrop" in Bulgarian?

Yes — Bulgarian has 2 translations listed for "caltrop": бодлива метличина, бабини зъби.

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