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Definition of
nettle noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
nettle
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈnɛt̮l
/
/
(
also
stinging nettle
)
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a wild plant with leaves that have pointed edges, are covered in fine hairs, and sting if you touch them
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nettle
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