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noun

hives

hyvz
noun
1
An itchy, red, raised rash on the skin, often triggered by an allergic reaction.
"She broke out in hives after eating shellfish."
"Stress can sometimes bring on a case of hives."

How to Use Hives

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn itchy, bumpy skin rash, usually caused by an allergy.

Common pairings
break out in hives a case of hives

Word Forms

hive singular

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Etymology

Origin uncertain; possibly related to "heave", though the sound change is hard to explain.

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