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nettle Definition and Meaning in English (nettle definition)

noun
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Nettle definition: A herbaceous plant covered with stinging hairs that can cause an itchy rash upon contact.

Definitions of Nettle

  1. 1noun

    A herbaceous plant covered with stinging hairs that can cause an itchy rash upon contact.

  2. 2verb

    To annoy or irritate someone, often by making them feel provoked or offended.

Example Sentences

casual

“He accidentally brushed against a patch of nettles and his skin started to itch.”

casual

“Her constant complaints began to nettle him.”

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past tensenettled
present participlenettling

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Nettle definition: A herbaceous plant covered with stinging hairs that can cause an itchy rash upon contact.
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'Nettle' translates to 'nettle' in English. Nettle definition: A herbaceous plant covered with stinging hairs that can cause an itchy rash upon contact.
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