Estrus (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Heat
• Oestrus
• Rut

Antonyms

• Anestrus

Hypernyms

• Physiological Condition
• Physiological State

Related Words

• Estrous (adjective)