stinging nettle
noun/ˈstɪŋɪŋ netl/
/ˈstɪŋɪŋ netl/
(also nettle)
- a wild plant with leaves that have pointed edges, are covered in fine hairs and sting (= cause you pain) if you touch themTopics Plants and treesc2
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