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urticate ( P ) Pronunciation Key (ûrt-kt)
v. ur·ti·cat·ed, ur·ti·cat·ing, ur·ti·cates
v. tr.
To sting or whip with or as if with nettles.

v. intr.
To produce a stinging or itching sensation.

adj. (-kt, -kt)
Characterized by the presence of hives.


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[Medieval Latin urticre, urtict-, from Latin urtica, nettle.]