English noun: hives | |||
1. | hives (state) 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 | nettle rash, urticaria, urtication | ||
Broader (hypernym) | efflorescence, hypersensitivity reaction, rash, roseola, skin rash | ||