nettle

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1net·tle

noun \ˈne-təl\

Definition of NETTLE

1
: any of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
2
: any of various prickly or stinging plants other than the true nettles (genus Urtica)

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Origin of NETTLE

Middle English, from Old English netel; akin to Old High German nazza nettle, Greek adikē
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Seed Plant Terms

aubergine, box, bramble, briar, composite, perpetual, pulse, trefoil

Rhymes with NETTLE

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