def is_wildcard_term(term):
    """
    Determine if term is a wildcard term, e.g. starts or ends with an asterix ("*").
    Wildcards on both sides are not allowed, since this is reserved for special terms.
    E.g. the asterixes in "*zucht*" (*sigh* in Dutch) carry meaning on how to interpret "zucht".
    """
    if term[0] == "*" and term[-1] == "*":
        return False
    elif term[0] == "*" or term[-1] == "*":
        return True
    else:
        return False