Meaning of nettle in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈnɛdl/

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  1. Verb

    nettle

    Definitions

    1. sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
  2. 2. cause annoyance in

    Examples

    • « disturb, especially by minor irritations »
    • « Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me »
    • « It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves »

  3. Noun

    nettle

    Etymology

    Old English netle, netele, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch netel and German Nessel. The verb dates from late Middle English

    Definitions

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