hives
eruption of cholinergic urticaria welts on the trunk
Meanings
Noun
- Itchy, swollen, red areas of the skin which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or due to other conditions.
- Plural of hive
Verb
- Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hive
Related
Similar words
Origin
- Origin uncertain, but frequently connected with heave, even if such a derivation is phonologically difficult.
- See hive
Modern English dictionary
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