hay fever
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 English Language Learners
hay fever
Definition of hay fever for English Language Learners
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medical : a sickness that is like a cold and that is caused by breathing in plant pollen
HAY FEVER Defined for Kids
hay fever
Definition of hay fever for Students
: 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
playMedical 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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