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hives

noun

An itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs

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Word length
5
Starts with
H
Ends with
S
Contains
IV
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B1

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noun

  1. An itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs

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