trəs, ˈi noun
Origin:
1690–1700; < Latin < Greek oîstros gadfly, sting, madness
1690–1700; < Latin < Greek oîstros gadfly, sting, madness
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oestrus, estrus or estrum (ˈiːstrəs, ˈɛstrəs, ˈiːstrəm, ˈɛstrəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 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] | |
| estrus, estrus or estrum | |
| —n | |
| [C17: from Latin oestrus gadfly, hence frenzy, from Greek oistros] | |
| estrum, estrus or estrum | |
| —n | |
| [C17: from Latin oestrus gadfly, hence frenzy, from Greek oistros] | |
| 'oestrous, estrus or estrum | |
| —adj | |
| 'oestral, estrus or estrum | |
| —adj | |
| 'estrous, estrus or estrum | |
| —adj | |
| 'estral, estrus or estrum | |
| —adj | |
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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oestrus oes·trus (ěs'trəs)
n.
Variant of estrus.
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