noun. ['ˈnɛtəl'] any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae).
verb. ['ˈnɛtəl'] sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation.
verb. ['ˈnɛtəl'] cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations.