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prickly heat

prick·ly heat
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prik-lee heet]
    • /ˈprɪk li hit/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prik-lee heet]
    • /ˈprɪk li hit/

Definitions of prickly heat words

  • noun prickly heat a cutaneous eruption accompanied by a prickling and itching sensation, due to an inflammation of the sweat glands. 1
  • noun prickly heat itchy swelling on skin 1
  • uncountable noun prickly heat Prickly heat is a condition caused by very hot weather, in which your skin becomes hot, uncomfortable, and covered with tiny bumps. 0
  • noun prickly heat miliaria 0

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Origin of prickly heat

First appearance:

before 1730
One of the 48% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1730-40

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Parts of speech for Prickly heat

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

prickly heat popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

prickly heat usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for prickly heat

noun prickly heat

  • itchiness — having or causing an itching sensation.

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