Pronunciation: /ˈnɛtəl/
noun a plant with stinging hairs that cause skin irritation
A1 I accidentally touched a nettle while walking in the forest.
A2 My grandmother used nettle leaves to make a herbal tea.
B1 Some people believe that nettle can help with allergies and inflammation.
B2 Nettle is often used in traditional medicine for its various health benefits.
C1 The chef added nettle pesto to the pasta for a unique and flavorful twist.
C2 The skincare product contains nettle extract known for its soothing properties.
verb to annoy or provoke someone
A1 I accidentally nettled my finger on a thorn.
A2 Be careful not to nettle the dog by pulling its tail.
B1 The rude comments nettled her, but she tried to ignore them.
B2 His constant teasing was starting to nettle her, so she decided to confront him.
C1 The criticism from her boss continued to nettle her, affecting her work performance.
C2 She was nettled by his condescending attitude, but she maintained her composure.
formal The nettle is a plant known for its stinging hairs.
informal Watch out for those nettles, they can really sting!
slang I accidentally brushed against some nettles and now my skin is on fire.
figurative Her sharp words were like nettles, causing discomfort to those around her.
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