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):

Example:
stinging nettles

Verb

1.

to make someone annoyed or slightly angry:

Example:
She looked up at me sharply, clearly nettled by the interruption.
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