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touch-me-not

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

Русскийнедотрога
4 more languages
Suomipalsami
हिन्दीछुईमुई
Polskiniecierpek
Tiếng Việtmắc cỡxấu hổxí 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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