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nettle
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[ˈnɛtl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a herbaceous plant which has jagged leaves covered with stinging hairs
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Origin
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Old English netle, netele, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch netel and German Nessel. The verb dates from late Middle English
[ˈnɛtl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- irritate or annoy (someone)
(e.g: I was nettled by her tone of superiority)
- sting with nettles
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Origin
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Old English netle, netele, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch netel and German Nessel. The verb dates from late Middle English
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