oestrus in Greek
oestrus in Greek is οίστρος — oestrus means a biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly.
oestrus in Greek
οίστρος
Pronounced: oistros
(countable, and, uncountable, biology) A female animal's readiness to mate.
What does "oestrus" mean?
- noun A biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly.
- noun A bite or sting.
- noun A passion or frenzy.
- noun A female animal's readiness to mate.
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What is "oestrus" in Greek?
"oestrus" in Greek is οίστρος. oestrus means: A biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly.
How do you pronounce οίστρος?
"oestrus" in Greek is οίστρος, pronounced "oistros".
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