prickly Moses
Australian
noun
Any of several kinds of wattle of the genus Acacia with needle-like leaves, especially A. verticillata, A. ulicifolia, and A. pulchella.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Australian. Alteration of prickly mimosa.
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