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wood nettle

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Laportea canadensis, an annual or perennial herbaceous plant of the nettle family Urticaceae, native to eastern and central North America.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

American perennial herb found in rich woods and provided with stinging hairs; provides fibers used for textiles

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: Laportea canadensis

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: nettle

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