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hay fever
noun
medical : a sickness that is like a cold and that is caused by breathing in plant pollen
Full Definition of HAY FEVER
: an acute allergic reaction to pollen that is usually seasonal and is marked by sneezing, nasal discharge and congestion, and itching and watering of the eyes —called also pollinosis
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First Known Use of HAY FEVER
1829
HAY FEVER Defined for Kids
hay fever
noun
Definition of HAY FEVER for Kids
: an allergy to pollen that is usually marked by sneezing, a runny or stuffed nose, and itchy and watering eyes
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hay fever
noun \ˈhā-ˌfē-vər\
Medical Definition of HAY FEVER
: an acute allergic reaction to pollen that is usually seasonal and is marked by sneezing, nasal discharge and congestion, and itching and watering of the eyes—called also pollinosis
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