estrus

/ˈɛstrəs/
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Definitions of estrus
  1. noun
    applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
    synonyms: heat, oestrus, rut
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    antonyms:
    anestrus
    applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or interval of sexual inactivity between two periods of estrus
    type of:
    physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state
    the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
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