estrus

est·rus

US/ˈɛstrʌs/ uncommon us

noun

1.

applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity

Synonyms

Antonyms

anestrus

Related words

Word family

rut

Broader terms

physiological state

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Grammar

noun
singular	estrus
plural	estruses

Nearby words

estrogenic estrogen antagonist estrone Estronol estrous estuarial estuarine estuary esurience esurient

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