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nettle

/ˈnɛtəl/ · 6 letters · 4 distinct letters

  1. noun

    any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)

  2. verb

    sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation

  3. verb

    cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

    Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me

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