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 notesIn 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.