Oestrus (Noun)
Meaning 1
Applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The female cat was in oestrus and meowed loudly to attract a mate.
- During oestrus, the mare's behaviour changed dramatically, becoming more restless and agitated.
- The zookeeper monitored the female elephant's oestrus cycle to determine the best time for breeding.
- In the wild, the oestrus period of a female deer typically lasts for several days in the fall.
- The veterinarian checked the cow's reproductive health to determine if she was in oestrus and ready for insemination.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.