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Meaning of urtication | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Français urtication

Examples

“The Romans had frequent recourse to urtication to arouse the sexual appetite.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

urtite urtoxazumab Urtsun dialect Uru Uru. urubu

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