URTICATE


Meaning of URTICATE in English

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

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