Synonyms for

Nettles

Verb / ˈnetʌlz / Another word for nettles — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a plant with stinging hairs that can be painful to touch

Synonyms & similar words

urticate nark rag vex getat getto rile devil nettle annoy chafe irritate gravel bother urtica stinger nettleweed

Example sentences

  1. The nettles made my skin itch.
  2. I saw a patch of nettles on my walk in the woods.
  3. Nettles are used in some traditional medicine.
  4. The farmer used gloves to pick the nettles from his garden.
  5. I learned how to identify nettles from a plant book.

Quotes

  • 'Out of the nettles, danger; out of the ashes, beauty.' - William Shakespeare
  • 'The world is full of nettles, but also flowers.' - Matshona Dhliwayo
  • 'The nettles that grow around the door are the best.' - Scottish Proverb

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