Brunst — meaning in English

English meaning

• heat noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
• oestrus noun A biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly.
• rut noun A deep groove or track worn into the ground by repeated wheels or footsteps.

Senses

Brunst is used for these senses in English:

• heat (uncountable) A condition in which a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile and therefore eager to mate.
• oestrus (countable, and, uncountable, biology) A female animal's readiness to mate.
• rut (zoology) Sexual desire in any of many mammals, often specific to mating season. [from early 15th c.]

heat — full definition

1. noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
2. noun Strong or intense emotion, especially anger or excitement.
3. noun A qualifying round in a race or competition.
4. noun Informal: intense pressure or scrutiny, especially from police or authorities.
5. verb To make something hot or warm.

oestrus — full definition

1. noun A biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly.
2. noun A bite or sting.
3. noun A passion or frenzy.
4. noun A female animal's readiness to mate.

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