Oestrus Definition & Meaning
oestrus
- noun
- applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
- type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies
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- What does oestrus mean?
- applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies
- What part of speech is oestrus?
- Oestrus is a noun.
- How many definitions does oestrus have?
- Oestrus has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).