Looking for the meaning of the word NETTLE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NETTLE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Nettle
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English netle, netele, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch netel and German Nessel. The verb dates from late Middle English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnɛtl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a herbaceous plant which has jagged leaves covered with stinging hairs.
Short Definition:plant with stinging hairs
Word: Nettle
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnɛtl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
irritate or annoy (someone)
Short Definition:irritate or annoy
Examples:- ‘I was only asking,’ Jess said, nettled
Definition:
sting with nettles.
Short Definition:sting with nettles
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