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dead nettle

noun

any of various plants belonging to the genus Lamium, of the mint family, native to the Old World, having opposite leaves and clusters of small reddish or white flowers.

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Nearby words

  1. dead man's handle,
  2. dead march,
  3. dead matter,
  4. dead meat,
  5. dead metal,
  6. dead of,
  7. dead on one's feet,
  8. dead point,
  9. dead president,
  10. dead pulp

Origin of dead nettle

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
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