noli me tangere noun phr. [,nǝʊlʌɪ mi: 'tan(d)ʒǝri, ,nǝʊlɪ meɪ 'taŋg(ǝ)ri] LME.
[Latin = do not touch me (John 20:17 in Vulgate).]
1. Medicine. An ulcerous condition attacking bone and soft tissues esp. of the face: spec. = LUPUS. Now rare or obsolete. LME.

2. A person who or thing which must not be touched or interfered with. LME.

3. Botany. = TOUCH-ME-NOT 2. M16-M18.

4. A warning or prohibition against meddling or interference. M17.

5. A painting representing the appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalen at the sepulchre (John 20:17). L17.

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