hives meaning
UK US /haɪvz/ 1 syllable
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.
Definition of hives
- 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
Synonyms: urtication, urticaria, nettle rash
Type of: rash, hypersensitivity reaction
How to pronounce hives
hives is pronounced /haɪvz/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.
Words that rhyme with hives
Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HI · words ending in ES · 5-letter words
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