Nettles

name, noun, verb

name, noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of nettle form-of, plural
  2. 2
    Small lengths of cord attached to a sail, used to secure the excess fabric after reefing; reef points plural, plural-only
Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of nettle form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

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"White vervain is sometimes confused with nettles, but its inflorescence is completely dissimilar."

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