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).
Rhymes
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