nettle-tree

nettle-tree
nettˈle-tree noun
1. A tree of the elm family (genus Celtis), with nettle-shaped leaves, edible drupes, and wood good for turning
2. A tropical and Australian tree (genus Laportea) of the nettle family, with virulently stinging leaves
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Main Entry:nettle

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  • nettle tree — Nettle Net tle, n. [AS. netele; akin to D. netel, G. nessel, OHG. nezz[ i]la, nazza, Dan. nelde, n[ a]lde, Sw. n[ a]ssla; cf, Lith. notere.] (Bot.) A plant of the genus {Urtica}, covered with minute sharp hairs containing a poison that produces a …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • nettle tree — Nettle Net tle, n. [AS. netele; akin to D. netel, G. nessel, OHG. nezz[ i]la, nazza, Dan. nelde, n[ a]lde, Sw. n[ a]ssla; cf, Lith. notere.] (Bot.) A plant of the genus {Urtica}, covered with minute sharp hairs containing a poison that produces a …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • nettle tree — Lote Lote, n. [L. lotus, Gr. ?. Cf. {Lotus}.] (Bot.) A large tree ({Celtis australis}), found in the south of Europe. It has a hard wood, and bears a cherrylike fruit. Called also {nettle tree}. Eng. Cyc. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • nettle-tree — celtis statusas T sritis vardynas apibrėžtis Celtinių (Celtidaceae) šeimos augalų gentis (Celtis). atitikmenys: lot. Celtis angl. hackberry; nettle tree; sugarberry vok. Zürgelbaum rus. каменное дерево; каркас lenk. wiązowiec …   Dekoratyvinių augalų vardynas

  • nettle tree — /ˈnɛtl tri/ (say netl tree) noun any of several stinging trees of the family Urticaceae, native to Australia …  

  • nettle tree — noun any of various trees of the genus Celtis having inconspicuous flowers and small berrylike fruits • Syn: ↑hackberry • Hypernyms: ↑tree • Hyponyms: ↑European hackberry, ↑Mediterranean hackberry, ↑Cel …   Useful english dictionary

  • Southern nettle-tree — pietinis celtis statusas T sritis vardynas apibrėžtis Celtinių šeimos medieninis augalas (Celtis australis), paplitęs šiaurės Afrikoje, pietų Europoje ir pietvakarių Azijoje. atitikmenys: lot. Celtis australis angl. European hackberry; European… …   Lithuanian dictionary (lietuvių žodynas)

  • Nettle — Net tle, n. [AS. netele; akin to D. netel, G. nessel, OHG. nezz[ i]la, nazza, Dan. nelde, n[ a]lde, Sw. n[ a]ssla; cf, Lith. notere.] (Bot.) A plant of the genus {Urtica}, covered with minute sharp hairs containing a poison that produces a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Nettle cloth — Nettle Net tle, n. [AS. netele; akin to D. netel, G. nessel, OHG. nezz[ i]la, nazza, Dan. nelde, n[ a]lde, Sw. n[ a]ssla; cf, Lith. notere.] (Bot.) A plant of the genus {Urtica}, covered with minute sharp hairs containing a poison that produces a …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Nettle rash — Nettle Net tle, n. [AS. netele; akin to D. netel, G. nessel, OHG. nezz[ i]la, nazza, Dan. nelde, n[ a]lde, Sw. n[ a]ssla; cf, Lith. notere.] (Bot.) A plant of the genus {Urtica}, covered with minute sharp hairs containing a poison that produces a …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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