noun
wheal
weel
noun
1
A small, often itchy, raised bump on the skin caused by an insect bite, allergic reaction, or a blow.
"The mosquito bite left an itchy red wheal on his arm."
How to Use Wheal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA raised, often itchy skin bump, like a hive or bite mark.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "wheel" (a round rolling device) or "weal" (well-being, or a raised welt from a whip) — all three sound alike.
Easily confused with
wheel →
weal
Word Forms
whealed past tense, wheals plural, wheals plural, wheals singular
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Etymology
From Middle English whele ("boil"), from Old English, related to an old word meaning "to fester or ulcerate."