hives
/haɪvz/
noun
- A skin condition that causes red, itchy bumps or welts, often due to an allergic reaction.
- Stress can sometimes trigger hives on your skin.
- The doctor said the hives were caused by a new medication.
- She broke out in hives after eating strawberries.
- Plural of hive; structures where bees live, or groups of bees.
- The farmer kept several hives in his orchard.
- Bees from different hives may fight over flowers.
- We checked the hives to see if they needed more space.
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