Dictionary Check: nettle

"nettle" is a valid word!

Scrabble 6 points
Words with Friends 8 points

Definition

noun

any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)

verb

sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation

Synonyms:
verb

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

Example: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"

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