Definitions

1. noun

A plant, typically a small shrub or perennial herb, of the genus Lapsana or Urtica, with stinging hairs and small white or yellowish flowers.

“The wild areas around the village were overgrown with nettlewort and other weeds.”

2. noun

Any of various plants of the nettle family, especially Urtica dioica, that have stinging hairs or urticating hairs.

“The hikers had to be careful while walking through the field of nettlewort to avoid getting stung.”