ortie

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Ortie

Noun

1. A common name for any plant of the Urtica genus, commonly known as nettle.

Example sentence: The young girl accidentally brushed against an ortie while playing in the garden, causing a stinging sensation on her skin.

Adjective

1. Of or relating to the nettle plant.

2. (Local) Used to describe something irritating or causing a stinging sensation.

Example sentence: Her persistent cough was an ortie reminder of her illness.

Verb

1. (Local) To irritate or annoy greatly.

Example sentence: The repetitive sound of the alarm clock ortied him and ruined his peaceful morning.