noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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General-American:/ˌɜɹtɪˈkɛəɹi.ə/
Received-Pronunciation:/ˌɜːtɪˈkɛəɹi.ə/
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rhymes with -ɛəɹi.ə
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noun
Meaning 1
Itchy, swollen, red areas of the skin which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or other conditions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: medicine, pathology, sciences
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Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 2
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 source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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