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nettle

/ˈnɛt(ə)l/

Meanings
noun
Any plant whose foliage is covered with stinging, mildly poisonous hairs, causing an instant rash.

Examples :

"While hiking in the woods, I accidentally brushed against a nettle and immediately felt a stinging rash on my arm. "
plant nature organism biology

Related Words

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similarly adverb

/ˈsɪmələli/ /ˈsɪməlɚli/

(manner) In a like style or manner.

"The sisters dressed similarly."

Illustration irritation

irritation noun

/ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən/

The act of irritating or annoying

"What irritation causes you to be so moody?"

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grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

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jellyfish noun

/ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/

An almost transparent aquatic animal; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance.

"The jellyfish washed ashore near the beach where the children were playing. "

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accidentally adverb

/ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/

In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.

"He discovered penicillin largely accidentally."

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resulting verb

/ɹɪˈzʌltɪŋ/

To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

"The lack of sleep resulted in a poor performance on the math test. "

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gardening verb

/ˈɡɑːrdənɪŋ/ /ˈɡɑːrdnɪŋ/

To grow plants in a garden; to create or maintain a garden.

"My grandmother enjoys gardening in her backyard. "

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prickles noun

/ˈprɪkəlz/

A small, sharp pointed object, such as a thorn.

"The old rose bush was covered in prickles, making it hard to pick the flowers. "

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stinging verb

/ˈstɪŋɪŋ/

To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

"Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot."

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poisonous adjective

/ˈpɔɪznəs/

Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.

"The mushrooms growing in the park were poisonous, so we didn't pick any to eat. "

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criticism noun

/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."