nettle
nounUK /ˈnɛt.əl/
US /ˈnɛt̬.əl/
A nettle is a plant with leaves that sting your skin when you touch them.
She wore gloves so the nettles would not sting her hands.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To nettle someone means to annoy or irritate them.
His constant teasing began to nettle her.
3. Any of several plants with stinging hairs, especially the stinging nettle.
The path was lined with tall nettles.
4. To sting or hurt someone with or as if with nettles.
The cold wind nettled his cheeks.