🌿 A spiny plant 💊 A herbal supplement

Tribulus

9.9

A herbal supplement made from a plant with spiny fruits that people take to try to raise testosterone or strength

noun
/ˈtrɪb.jə.ləs/

: Tribulus

Many athletes take Tribulus supplements hoping to boost testosterone and improve their performance.

Examples

Her physician warned that Tribulus can interact with medicines and may cause side effects.
She started a course of Tribulus after reading mixed reviews about its effectiveness online.
Many athletes use Tribulus to enhance their performance.
Have you heard about Tribulus supplements?
Many athletes take Tribulus supplements to help improve their strength and boost testosterone levels.
She decided to use Tribulus as part of her training regimen for better athletic performance.
Researchers are studying how Tribulus supplements may affect testosterone levels in athletes.

Synonyms

Tribulus terrestris

vsTribulus

Specialized

9.9

A supplement made from the plant that people take to try to improve sports performance or hormone levels

is the broader supplement made from the whole plant rather than specific extracts

Compounds

Tribulus terrestris

Specialized

9.9

A low plant with spreading stems and sharp spiky fruits that poison grazing animals

Tribulus terrestris

Specialized

9.9

A supplement made from the plant that people take to try to improve sports performance or hormone levels

Surface Forms

Tribulus singular

Tribulus plural

Etymology

Tribulus as a supplement takes its name from the plant Tribulus, because the pills and powders are made from the plant's parts. That's why the name now also means an herbal product some people take to try to boost athletic performance.