🌿nettle

noun
/ˈnɛtl̩/

Meaning

a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched

Example Sentences

He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.

Example Expressions

grasp the nettle

Synonyms

weed, herb, thistle, bramble

Antonyms

flower, rose

Collocations

stinging nettle, grasp nettle, nettle soup

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