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estro — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bent adjective Curved, folded, or twisted out of its original straight shape.
  • 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.
  • verve noun Enthusiasm, rapture, spirit, or vigour, especially of imagination such as that which animates an artist, musician, or writer, in composing or performing.

Senses

estro is used for these senses in English:

  • bent A predisposition to act or react in a particular way.
  • botfly One of several dipterous insects of the family Oestridae, the larvae of which are parasites on many animals, including humans.
  • 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.]
  • verve Enthusiasm, rapture, spirit, or vigour, especially of imagination such as that which animates an artist, musician, or writer, in composing or performing.

bent — full definition

  1. adjective Curved, folded, or twisted out of its original straight shape.
  2. adjective Corrupt or dishonest, especially describing an official.
  3. adjective Strongly determined to do something.
  4. noun A natural inclination, skill, or tendency.

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.

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