English Explanatory Dictionary

touch-me-not

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several (not closely related) plants which react when touched.
  2. The jewelweed, Impatiens noli-tangere, Impatiens capensis, Impatiens parviflora.
  3. The sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica).
  4. The squirting cucumber (Ecballium elaterium).
  5. Lupus.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

touch-me-not touch-me-nots

Synonyms

noli me tangere

Derived words

Balfour's touch-me-not Oliver's touch-me-not pale touch-me-not small-flowered touch-me-not spotted touch-me-not spurless touch-me-not touch-me-not-ish touch me not stick insect
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