Nilgiri nettle

noun

Nil·​gi·​ri nettle
variants or Nilghiri nettle
ˈnilgərē-
: any of several plants (genus Girardinia) of the family Urticaceae
especially : an East Indian fiber plant (G. palmata) with stinging foliage and stems that yield a strong fiber useful for cordage

Word History

Etymology

from Nilgiri Hills, India

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“Nilgiri nettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nilgiri%20nettle. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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