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Meaning of touch-me-not | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Suomi palsami
हिन्दी छुईमुई
Polski niecierpek
Русский недотрога
Tiếng Việt mắc cỡ xấu hổ xí hổ

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

touch-me-not-ishness touch-move rule touch-needle touch-paper Touch-screen touch-tone

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