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nettles Definition and Meaning in English (nettles definition)

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Nettles definition: Nettles are herbaceous plants that have stinging hairs on their leaves and stems, causing an irritating rash upon contact.

Definitions of Nettles

  1. 1noun

    Nettles are herbaceous plants that have stinging hairs on their leaves and stems, causing an irritating rash upon contact.

  2. 2verb

    To nettle someone means to irritate or annoy them, often by saying something provocative.

Example Sentences

“Be careful not to touch the nettles in the garden, as they can sting.”

“His constant criticism began to nettle her.”

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past participlenettled
present participlenettling
nounnettle

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Nettles definition: Nettles are herbaceous plants that have stinging hairs on their leaves and stems, causing an irritating rash upon contact.
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'Nettles' translates to 'nettles' in English. Nettles definition: Nettles are herbaceous plants that have stinging hairs on their leaves and stems, causing an irritating rash upon contact.
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