Meaning of urticate in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈərdəˌkeɪt/

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  1. Verb

    urticate

    Etymology

    mid 19th century (earlier (mid 17th century) as urtication): from medieval Latin urticat-‘stung’, from the verb urticare, from Latin urtica (see urticaria)

    Definitions

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

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