Nettle: meaning, definitions and examples
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nettle
[ หnษtษl ]
plant type
Nettle is a flowering plant with serrated leaves that can produce a stinging sensation when touched due to its tiny hairs containing irritants. It belongs to the family Urticaceae and is commonly found in temperate regions. Nettles are often recognized for their medicinal properties and are used in herbal remedies.
Synonyms
Urtica dioica, stinging nettle.
Examples of usage
- I accidentally brushed against a nettle while walking in the woods.
- Nettle tea is known for its health benefits.
- The gardener carefully removed the nettles from the flower bed.
- She wore gloves to avoid getting stung by nettles.
to irritate
To nettle someone means to irritate or annoy them, often through teasing or provocation. This usage is derived from the plant's stinging effect, metaphorically transferring the idea of causing discomfort.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His constant questions began to nettle her.
- She didnโt mean to nettle her friend with the comment.
- The remarks were intended to nettle him during the debate.
Translations
Translations of the word "nettle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น urtiga
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅ เคนเฅเค เคชเฅเคงเฅ (Nettle)
๐ฉ๐ช Brennnessel
๐ฎ๐ฉ jelatang
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะพะฟะธะฒะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pokrzywa
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใฉใฏใต (Irakusa)
๐ซ๐ท ortie
๐ช๐ธ ortiga
๐น๐ท ฤฑsฤฑrgan
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ธฐํ (Swaegipul)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุจุงุช ุงููุฑุงุต (Nabat al-Qaras)
๐จ๐ฟ kopลiva
๐ธ๐ฐ pลhฤพava
๐จ๐ณ ่จ้บป (Xiรกnmรก)
๐ธ๐ฎ kopriva
๐ฎ๐ธ nettla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตะฑัั (Zhebir)
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแฌแแฃแแ (Brocheuli)
๐ฆ๐ฟ qฤฑzฤฑlgรผl
๐ฒ๐ฝ ortiga
Etymology
The word 'nettle' originates from the Old English 'netele', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*natilล', meaning 'to sting' or 'to sting nettle'. This etymology is closely related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Dutch 'netel' and German 'Nessel'. The plant has been known for its stinging properties for centuries, and references to its use can be found in ancient texts that discuss its medicinal uses and culinary applications. Historically, nettles were used in folk medicine, and their fibers were utilized for textile production, making them a significant plant in various cultures. Over time, the word has evolved to also represent the action of irritating someone, showing the linguistic connection between the plant's physical properties and metaphorical language.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,354, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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