"prickly heat" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈpɹɪk li ˈhit/ [US]
Etymology: 1730-40, Americanism. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} prickly heat (uncountable)
  1. miliaria Tags: uncountable Synonyms: heat rash, sweat rash
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