urtication

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English

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Etymology

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Ultimately from Latin urtīca (nettle).

Noun

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urtication (countable and uncountable, plural urtications)

  1. (pathology) The development of urticaria (hives).
  2. The sensation of being stung by nettles.
  3. (medicine) Beating the skin with nettles (formerly used to treat paralysis).

French

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Pronunciation

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Noun

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urtication f (plural urtications)

  1. (obsolete) urtication (beating with nettles)

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