English Explanatory Dictionary

urtication

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

urtication urtications

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin urtīca (“nettle”).

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