stinging nettle meaning

UK US /ˈstɪŋɪŋ ˈnɛtəl/ 4 syllables

stinging nettle (noun): perennial Eurasian nettle established in North America having broad coarsely toothed leaves with copious stinging hairs.

Definition of stinging nettle

  1. perennial Eurasian nettle established in North America having broad coarsely toothed leaves with copious stinging hairs

    Synonyms: Urtica dioica

    Type of: nettle

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How to pronounce stinging nettle

stinging nettle is pronounced /ˈstɪŋɪŋ ˈnɛtəl/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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