(~s)
An ~ is something which causes physical or mental suffering. (FORMAL)
Hay fever is an ~ which arrives at an early age.
N-VAR
(~s)
An ~ is something which causes physical or mental suffering. (FORMAL)
Hay fever is an ~ which arrives at an early age.
N-VAR
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