prickly heat
prick·ly heat
P p Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [prik-lee heet]
- /ˈprɪk li hit/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prickly heat
noun prickly heat
- itchiness — having or causing an itching sensation.
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