oestrus

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Synonyms: estrus, oestrous, oestrum

Antonyms: estrus, oestrous, oestrum

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable}} A biting [[fly]] of the genus {{taxfmt|Oestrus|genus}}; a [[botfly]].
2. {{lb|en|countable}} A [[bite]] or [[sting]].
3. {{lb|en|countable|archaic}} A [[passion]] or [[frenzy]].
4. {{senseid|en|Q12825634}} {{lb|en|countable|and|uncountable|biology}} A female animal's readiness to [[mate]].

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