laɪ mi ˈtæn noun
1.
a person or thing that must not be touched or interfered with.
2.
a picture representing Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene after his resurrection.
3.
Also, no·li-me-tan·ge·re. the touch-me-not.
Origin:
< Latin: do not touch me (Jesus' words to Mary Magdalene)
< Latin: do not touch me (Jesus' words to Mary Magdalene)
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Word Origin & History
noli me tangere
late 14c., "type of facial ulcer, lupus," from L., lit. "touch me not," from noli, imperative of nolle "to be unwilling" + me (see me) + tangere "to touch" (see tangent). Used over the years of various persons or things that must not be touched,
esp. "picture of Jesus as he appeared to Mary Magdalene" (1670s) and "plant of the genus Impatiens" (1560s, so called because the ripe seed pods burst when touched).
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Noli me tangere
is always a great word to know.
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