οίστρος — meaning in English

English meaning

• botfly noun Any of a family of flies whose larvae live as parasites on animals, including humans.
• oestrus noun A type of fly that bites, also known as a botfly.
• verve noun Great energy and enthusiasm, especially the kind that brings a piece of art, music or writing to life.

Senses

οίστρος is used for these senses in English:

• botfly One of several dipterous insects of the family Oestridae, the larvae of which are parasites on many animals, including humans.
• oestrus (countable, and, uncountable, biology) A female animal's readiness to mate.
• verve Enthusiasm, rapture, spirit, or vigour, especially of imagination such as that which animates an artist, musician, or writer, in composing or performing.

oestrus — full definition

1. noun A type of fly that bites, also known as a botfly.
2. noun A sting or bite.
3. noun A strong feeling of excitement or passion.
4. noun The period when a female animal is ready to mate.

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