NETTLE


Meaning of NETTLE in English

/ ˈnetl; NAmE / noun , verb

■ noun

(also ˈstinging nettle ) a wild plant with leaves that have pointed edges, are covered in fine hairs and sting if you touch them

IDIOMS

see grasp verb

■ verb

[ usually passive ] ( informal , especially BrE ) to make sb slightly angry

SYN annoy :

[ vn ]

My remarks clearly nettled her.

[also vn that ]

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WORD ORIGIN

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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