nettling

nettlestinging nettleUrtica dioica

net·tle

N0068900 (nĕt′l)n.1. Any of various plants of the genus Urtica, having toothed leaves, unisexual apetalous flowers, and stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact.2. Any of various hairy, stinging, or prickly plants.tr.v. net·tled, net·tling, net·tles 1. To sting with or as if with a nettle.2. To irritate; vex.

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[Middle English, from Old English netele; see ned- in Indo-European roots.]