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Meaning of urtication | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

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.

See also

urtite urtoxazumab Urtsun dialect Uru Uru. urubu