Meaning of the word nettle in English
What does nettle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
nettle
US /ˈnet̬.əl/
UK /ˈnet̬.əl/
Noun
1.
a wild plant with heart-shaped leaves that are covered in hairs that sting (= cause a painful reaction when touched):
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stinging nettles
Verb
1.
to make someone annoyed or slightly angry:
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She looked up at me sharply, clearly nettled by the interruption.
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