stinging nettle

/ˌˈstɪŋɪŋ ˌˈnɛdl/
/ˈstɪŋɪŋ ˈnɛtəl/
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Other forms: stinging nettles

Definitions of stinging nettle
  1. noun
    perennial Eurasian nettle established in North America having broad coarsely toothed leaves with copious stinging hairs
    synonyms: Urtica dioica
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    nettle
    any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)
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