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es⋅trous

[es-truhs]
–adjective
pertaining to or involving the estrus.


Origin:
1895–1900; see oestrous
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es·trous   (ěs'trəs)   
adj.  Of, relating to, or being in estrus.
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Main Entry: es·trous
Pronunciation: 'es-tr&s
Variant: or chiefly British oes·trous /'E-str&s/
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of estrus
2 : being in heat
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estrous es·trous (ěs'trəs)
adj.
Relating to or being in estrus.

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