oestrus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- heat noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
Senses
oestrus 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.
- horsefly Any of several medium to large flies, of the family Tabanidae, that suck the blood of mammals (not to be confused with Stomoxys calcitrans, the stable fly, or dog fly).
heat — full definition
- noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
- noun Strong or intense emotion, especially anger or excitement.
- noun A qualifying round in a race or competition.
- noun Informal: intense pressure or scrutiny, especially from police or authorities.
- verb To make something hot or warm.