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Princeton's WordNet
spurge nettle, tread-softly, devil nettle, pica-pica, Cnidoscolus urens, Jatropha urens, Jatropha stimulosusnoun
a stinging herb of tropical America
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tread-softly
Tread-softly is a common name for certain species of plants, typically those belonging to the genus Cnidoscolus. These plants are often characterized by stinging hairs or irritant latex which can cause a painful reaction upon contact. The term "tread-softly" is often used as a warning against touching or disturbing these plants inadvertently.
Webster Dictionary
Tread-softlynoun
spurge nettle. See under Nettle
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tread-softly in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tread-softly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of tread-softly in a Sentence
Tread softly, because you tread on my dreams.
But I, being poor, have only my dreams. I have spread my dreams under your feet. Tread softly, because you tread on my dreams.
But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.
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