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nettle

noun verb

any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
N
Ends with
E
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
6
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈnɛt(ə)l

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)

verb

  1. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

    “Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me”

verb

  1. sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation

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Example Sentences

Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves

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