net·tle (n t l)n. 1. Any of numerous plants of the genus Urtica, having toothed leaves, unisexual apetalous flowers, and stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact. 2. Any of various hairy, stinging, or prickly plants. tr.v. net·tled, net·tling, net·tles 1. To sting with or as if with a nettle. 2. To irritate; vex. [Middle English, from Old English netele; see ned- in Indo-European roots.] |
nettles - Got their name because people used to weave them into nets.
See also related terms for weave.
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