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Urtication

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The development of urticaria (hives). countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a sensation of having been stung by nettles wordnet
  3. 3
    The sensation of being stung by nettles. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs wordnet
  5. 5
    Beating the skin with nettles (formerly used to treat paralysis). countable, uncountable

    "The Romans had frequent recourse to urtication to arouse the sexual appetite."

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin urtīca (“nettle”).

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