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oes·trus
(ĕs′trəs)n.
Variant of estrus.
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oestrus
(ˈiːstrəs; ˈɛstrəs) ,estrus
orestrum
n
(Zoology) a regularly occurring period of sexual receptivity in most female mammals, except humans, during which ovulation occurs and copulation can take place; heat
[C17: from Latin oestrus gadfly, hence frenzy, from Greek oistros]
ˈoestrous, ˈoestral, ˈestrous, ˈestral adj
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es•trus
(ˈɛs trəs)n.
a recurring period of maximum sexual receptivity in most female mammals other than humans; heat.
[1885–90; < Latin oestrus < Greek oîstros gadfly, sting, frenzy]
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estrus, oestrus
the condition of being in rut or sexual arousal, applied particularly to the female. Also spelled estrum, oestrum. — estrous, oestrous, adj.
See also: Animalsthe condition of being in rut or sexual arousal, applied particularly to the female. Also called est rum, oestrum. — estrous, oestrous, adj.
See also: Sex-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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| Noun | 1. |  oestrus - applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activityphysical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
| 2. | Oestrus - type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies arthropod genus - a genus of arthropods |
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estrus
also oestrusnoun
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