Meaning ofnoli-me-tangerein English

Noun

1. a warning to avoid interference
   The sign served as a noli-me-tangere to warn people not to touch the exhibit.
2. a person or thing to be avoided; unpleasant
   The strange man was a noli-me-tangere to the children in the neighborhood.
3. plants with sensitive seeds or leaves; Impatiens genus
   The gardener warned us that the noli-me-tangere plant would shed its seeds if touched.
4. the sensitive plant; Mimosa pudica with folding leaves
   Mimosa pudica is a type of noli-me-tangere that folds its leaves when touched.
5. plants that discharge seeds when touched; sensitive to contact
   The Impatiens genus includes several species of noli-me-tangere with delicate seeds.
6. a signal to keep away; cautionary notice
   The warning label on the door served as a noli-me-tangere to prevent unauthorized entry.
7. an undesirable person or experience to avoid
   The aggressive beggar was a noli-me-tangere to the locals, who tried to avoid him.