Nettle
Nettle (Urtica dioica)
Nettle (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
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polski), also known as stinging nettle, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Urticaceae. The most prominent species among this genus is Urtica dioica.
Etymology
The term "nettle" is derived from the Old English netele and is possibly related to the Dutch netel and German Nessel. The term may be related to the word "needle", possibly due to the plant's sharp, stinging hairs.
Description
Nettles are herbaceous, perennial plants that grow in temperate and tropical wasteland areas around the world. They are known for their stinging hairs that, when touched, can cause a rash or irritation.
Medical Uses
Nettles have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. They are known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat conditions such as arthritis, allergies, and skin issues. The plant is also rich in nutrients like iron, calcium, and vitamin C.
Related Terms
- Urticaria: A skin condition, commonly known as hives, that can be caused by contact with nettles.
- Herbal Medicine: The use of plants for medicinal purposes, which includes the use of nettles.
- Perennial Plant: A type of plant that lives for more than two years. Nettles fall under this category.
- Urticaceae: The botanical family to which nettles belong.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nettle
- Wikipedia's article - Nettle
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski