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   nettle rash

   /ˈnɛtl raʃ/

   noun

   • 1. a rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely, sometimes with dangerous swelling, caused by an allergic reaction, typically to specific foods. British

   Word Origin mid 18th century: so called from its resemblance to the sting of a nettle.

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