Definition of Oestrus

1. Noun. Applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity.

Exact synonyms: Estrus, Heat, Rut
Generic synonyms: Physical Condition, Physiological Condition, Physiological State
Antonyms: Anestrus
Derivative terms: Estrous, Rut

2. Noun. Type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies.
Exact synonyms: Genus Oestrus
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Family Hypodermatidae, Family Oestridae, Hypodermatidae, Oestridae
Member holonyms: Oestrus Ovis, Sheep Botfly, Sheep Gadfly

Definition of Oestrus

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

2. Noun. A bite or sting. ¹

3. Noun. (archaic) A passion or frenzy. ¹

4. Noun. A female animal's readiness to mate; heat, rut. ¹

5. Noun. (alternative form of oestrus) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Oestrus

1. estrus [n -ES] - See also: estrus

Medical Definition of Oestrus

1. 1. A genus of gadflies. The species which deposits its larvae in the nasal cavities of sheep is oestrus ovis. 2. A vehement desire; especially. The periodical sexual impulse of animals; heat; rut. Origin: L, a gadfly; also, frenzy, fr.Gr. Gadfly; hence, sting, fury, insane desire, frenzy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oestrus

oestrogen replacement therapy
oestrogenic
oestrogenic hormone
oestrogenism
oestrone
oestrones
oestrosis
oestrous
oestruate
oestruates
oestrum
oestrums
oestruses
oesypum
oeuvre
oeuvres
of
of a
of a certain age
of a kind
of a piece
of a sudden
of a surety
of age
of age(p)
of all

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