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nettle
Ⅰ nettle /ˈnet.l̩/ aep /ˈnet̬-/ verb [T often passive] MAINLY UK ↑Verb Endings for nettle ► F0 to make someone annoyed or slightly angry: » She looked up at me sharply, clearly nettled by the interruption.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing feelings of anger and displeasure
Ⅱ nettle /ˈnet.l̩/ aep /ˈnet̬-/ noun [C] ► F0 a wild plant with heart-shaped leaves that are covered in hairs that sting (= cause a painful reaction when touched): » stinging nettles» nettle soup/teaThesaurus+: ↑Common plants |