Any of a number of plants of the genus Calotis which have small burrs with fine barbed awns.
The common lawn weed, Soliva sessilis, introduced to Australia from South America.
Any of a various plants of the genus Sclerolaena.
Makeup or jewellery worn in imitation of such a dot.
A seed of this plant, having small sharp spines which stick painfully into bare feet.
The “holy dot” traditionally worn on the forehead of Hindu women.
A heavy piece of timber projecting from each side of the bow of a ship for holding anchors which were fitted with a stock in position for letting go or for securing after weighing.
Similar rigging on the outside of a building.