Definitions for allergy

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allergy al·ler·gy

Spelling: [al-er-jee]

IPA: /ˈæl ər dʒi/

Allergy is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 151 anagrams from letters in allergy (aegllry).

Definitions for allergy

noun

1. an abnormal reaction of the body to a previously encountered allergen introduced by inhalation, ingestion, injection, or skin contact, often manifested by itchy eyes, runny nose, wheezing, skin rash, or diarrhea.
2. hypersensitivity to the reintroduction of an allergen. Compare anaphylaxis.
3. Informal. a strong dislike or aversion, as toward a person or activity:

Origin of allergy

1910-15; Greek áll(os) other + -ergy Greek -ergia, equivalent to érg(on) activity + -ia -y³

Examples for allergy

Nor do I have an allergy—not one that's been diagnosed anyways!

Two temporary exhibits on allergy and surgical dressings were installed in the gallery.

No allergy case has been reported, and no other medical situation due to the use of mites has been revealed.

Was it an allergy to opera or was it simply this burning desire to work for the church?

Columnist Charles Krauthammer said Clinton was suffering from “acute Benghazi allergy.”

Or perhaps all this allergy business is just that: a business.

He never handed out anything stronger than allergy pills, but it was such a comfort having him close by.

(Though in keeping with the American obsession for these things May is designated as allergy & Asthma Awareness Month).