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nettle

6 points English 6 letters Uncommon Commonness #39,399 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)

verb

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/nˈɛtʌl/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural nettles

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

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