Meaning Of The Word Hay fever

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Hay fever Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Hay fever?

hay fever
noun: an allergic reaction to pollen, dust, etc, characterized by sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes due to inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and nose
uncountable noun: If someone has hay fever, they sneeze and their eyes itch, because they are allergic to grass or flowers.

hay fever in American English
an acute inflammation of the eyes and upper respiratory tract, accompanied by sneezing: it is an allergic reaction, caused mainly by the pollen of some grasses and trees; pollinosis
noun: a type of allergic rhinitis affecting the mucous membranes of the eyes and respiratory tract, affecting susceptible persons usually during the summer, caused by pollen of ragweed and certain other plants

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