Definitions for nettle

Definitions for (noun) nettle

Main entry: nettle

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


Definitions for (verb) nettle

Main entry: devil, irritate, get at, get to, gravel, rag, rile, bother, chafe, annoy, nark, nettle, vex

Definition: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

Usage: Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me; It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves


Main entry: urticate, nettle

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


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