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Meaning of oestrus

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

oestrus

Pronunciation:/ˈiːstɹəs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly.

  2. A bite or sting.

  3. A passion or frenzy.

  4. A female animal's readiness to mate; heat, rut.