nettle (**네**틀) — a wild plant with leaves that sting and burn the skin when touched
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a wild plant with leaves that sting and burn the skin when touched
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnetəl/
Korean meaning: 쐐기풀 (만지면 따끔거리는 야생 식물)
Korean pronunciation: **네**틀
Example Sentences
- The politician was clearly nettled by the reporter's persistent questions about his expenses.
- My grandmother makes surprisingly delicious tea from nettles she picks in her garden.
- It really nettles me when people chew with their mouth open during important business meetings.
nettle
NOUN//ˈnetəl//
a wild plant with leaves that sting and burn the skin when touched
A hiker accidentally touches stinging nettle plants on the forest trail
Touch the nettle, upset the kettle, can't settle!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'netel,' derived from Proto-Germanic 'netilaz,' likely related to the root meaning 'to twist' or 'to knit,' referring to the plant's fibrous, twisted stems used historically for making textiles.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The politician was clearly nettled by the reporter's persistent questions about his expenses.”
“My grandmother makes surprisingly delicious tea from nettles she picks in her garden.”
“It really nettles me when people chew with their mouth open during important business meetings.”
“The chef's secret ingredient turned out to be young nettle leaves, which explained the unique flavor.”
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