What does «abrojo» mean in Spanish?
- In botany, a plant with compound leaves, spiny, zygophyllous. It has long, creeping stems. It is also the name given to the fruit of this plant.
- Common name for several spiny plants of the genus Tribulus, such as Tribulus terrestris.
- Common name for several thorny plants or plants with thorny fruits such as Priva lappulacea, Centaurea calcitrapa, Ononis spinosa and Trifolium angustifolium.
- In botany, star thistle.
- In botany, name given to many of the fruits of multiple species that are covered with hooks or barbs that cling easily to the hair of animals or to the clothing of people who come into contact with them.
- In Militia, a piece of iron with four or more spikes that are scattered along roads to hinder the passage of enemies. In the past they hindered the passage of horses, elephants and other animals. Nowadays they even break tires.
- Ancient metal cutting instrument in the shape of a thorn that was used by the disciplinarians in the scourge to hurt their backs.
- A fastening or fastening system that allows two fabrics to be adhered to each other. Also known as Velcro or hook and loop fasteners.
♦ Used in: Argentina - Bolivia - In Heraldry, heraldic furniture in the shape of a burr.
- (abrojos) In Nautica, sharp rocks at the water's edge.