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Synonyms & Similar Words
thistle
bramble
brier
weed
prickly plant
stingweed
urtica
cleavers
bedstraw
stickyweed
sticky willy
catchweed
goosegrass
sticky grass
sticky jack
sticky bobs
sticky backs
cleaver grass
marshmallow
mallow
holly
gorse
furze
whin
thorn
spine
quill
briar
blackthorn
sloe
rose
cactus
succulent
spiny plant
spiky plant
irritating plant
annoying plant
troublesome plant
painful plant
stinging plant
burning plant
Meaning of Nettle
A plant with leaves that have stinging hairs.
Definitions
- A plant of the genus Urtica, having leaves with stinging hairs that cause a painful sensation on contact.
- A type of plant that is considered a weed and has leaves or stems with stinging or irritating hairs.
- Any of several plants with stinging or irritating properties, used in various contexts such as medicine, food, or textiles.
Etymology of Nettle
The word "nettle" comes from Old English "netel", which is also the source of the Modern English word "needle", due to the plant's stinging properties.
The Latin name "Urtica" is derived from the verb "urere", meaning "to burn", referring to the plant's ability to cause a burning sensation.
Example Uses
- The nettle plant has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
- The stinging nettle is a common weed found in many gardens and parks.
- Nettle tea is made from the leaves of the nettle plant and is said to have numerous health benefits.
- The nettle's stinging hairs can cause painful welts on the skin.
- Nettle is a popular ingredient in soups, salads, and other dishes, particularly in European cuisine.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
soothing plant
calming plant
gentle plant
soft plant
non-irritating plant
harmless plant
painless plant
non-stinging plant
non-burning plant
comforting plant
pleasant plant
nice plant
kind plant
benign plant
mild plant
weak plant
fragile plant
delicate plant
dainty plant