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nettle

[net-l] / ˈnɛt l /


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But probably at some stage he will have to grasp the nettle and talk about it.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

In “Chími Nu’am: Native California Foodways for the Contemporary Kitchen,” Olson shares dishes like elk chili beans, nettle tortillas, blackberry-braised smoked salmon and nearly a dozen recipes featuring acorns.

From Salon • Oct. 14, 2024

Anderson's future as a Test cricketer has been the subject of debate for years, but England have finally grabbed the nettle.

From BBC • May 10, 2024

Alana Harris, a member of the Ojibwe Tribe and cafe customer, said the cafe played a large role in helping them access Native foods such as seasonal nettle and cedar teas.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2023

Or, “Beetle, I am going to feed the hens. Strain the nettle tea and pour it into clean flasks.”

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman




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