nettle¹ /netˈl/

1. Any of various common weeds (genus Urtica) with stinging hairs
2. Any of several similar plants, such as hemp-nettle

1. To sting (obsolete)
2. To annoy

nettˈlelike adjective

nettˈlesome adjective

1. Irritable
2. Causing irritation

nettˈly adjective

nettˈle-cell noun

A nematocyst

nettˈle-cloth noun

1. Cloth of nettle-fibre
2. Thick japanned cotton

nettˈle-fish noun

A jellyfish

nettle rash noun

Urticaria, a rash of itchy red or white weals, usu the symptom of an allergy (also called hives)

nettˈle-tree noun

1. A tree of the elm family (genus Celtis), with nettle-shaped leaves, edible drupes, and wood good for turning
2. A tropical and Australian tree (genus Laportea) of the nettle family, with virulently stinging leaves

dead-nettle see under dead

grasp the nettle

To set about an unpleasant task, duty, etc with firmness and resolution

hemp-nettle see under hemp

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