urtica

/ˈɜːrtɪkə/ or /ˈɜːrtɪkə/

Definitions

1. noun

any plant of the genus Urtica, such as the common nettle (Urtica dioica), having stinging hairs.

“The urtica growing in the field caused skin irritation for the hikers.”

Synonyms

  • nettle
  • stingingweed

Antonyms

  • harmless plant
  • non-irritating plant