ˈərd.əˌkāt verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Medieval Latin urticatus, past participle of urticare to sting, from Latin urtica nettle
intransitive verb
: to sting in the manner of a nettle ; specifically : to produce urticaria
an urticating caterpillar
transitive verb
: to afflict with urtication or urticaria : cause nettle rash