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Meaning of nettle
The primary meaning of the word "nettle" refers to a type of wild plant with stingy or prickly leaves and stems.
Etymology of nettle
The word "nettle" originates from Old English "net(t)el", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "natiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "ned-" meaning "to twist" or "to turn", likely referring to the twisting or turning of the plant's stingy hairs.
The word has been used in English since ancient times to describe various types of wild, stingy, or prickly plants.
Synonyms
thistle
bramble
brier
weed
prickly plant
stingweed
wild plant
herb
flora
vegetation
greenery
foliage
undergrowth
shrub
bush
creeper
vine
tendril
sprout
shoot
leafy plant
wildflower
blooming plant
flowering plant
poisonous plant
irritating plant
annoying plant
troublesome plant
pesky plant
nuisance plant
noxious plant
harmful plant
invasive plant
Definitions
- A plant with leaves or stems that have stinging hairs, typically found in the wild.
- A type of plant belonging to the genus Urtica, characterized by its stingy leaves and stems.
- Any of several plants with leaves or stems that have irritating or prickly properties.
Usage Examples
- The hikers had to navigate through a field of nettles to reach the mountain summit.
- The gardener wore gloves to protect herself from the sting of the nettles while weeding.
- The nettle plant has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Antonyms
soft plant
gentle herb
soothing flower
calming bloom
peaceful greenery
serene foliage
non-irritating vegetation
harmless flora
non-poisonous weed
non-stingy shrub
non-prickly vine
smooth leaf
bland bloom
mild flower
untroublesome plant
non-annoying flora
non-pesky vegetation
non-noxious greenery
non-harmful herb