oestrus (n.)

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

    [ Syn: estrus , heat , rut ]

  2. type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies

    [ Syn: oestrus , genus oestrus ]

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