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urtica dioica

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun urtica dioica has 1 sense
  1. stinging nettle, Urtica dioica - perennial Eurasian nettle established in North America having broad coarsely toothed leaves with copious stinging hairs
    --1 is a kind of nettle
    --1 is a member of Urtica, genus Urtica

Definitions from the Web

Urtica Dioica

Definition:

Urtica dioica, commonly known as stinging nettle, is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is characterized by sharp hairs on its leaves and stems, which can cause skin irritation upon contact.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Adjective

Senses:

Sense 1 - Noun:

A plant of the nettle family (Urticaceae), typically with serrated leaves and small, greenish flowers.

Sample Sentence:

The herbalist recommended using Urtica dioica leaves for their medicinal properties.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

Referring to or relating to stinging nettle (Urtica dioica).

Sample Sentence:

He suffered from urtica dioica dermatitis after accidentally brushing against the plant in the garden.

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