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celo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cellophane noun A thin, transparent plastic film, often used for wrapping.
  • heat noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
  • jealousy noun A feeling of resentment or insecurity caused by fear of losing someone's affection or by envy of another's advantage.
  • 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.
  • zeal noun Strong, energetic enthusiasm for a cause, goal, or belief.

Senses

celo is used for these senses in English:

  • adhesive tape (US, medical) Surgical tape, such tape made specifically for medical purposes.
  • cellophane Any of a variety of transparent plastic films, especially one made of processed cellulose.
  • heat (uncountable) A condition in which a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile and therefore eager to mate.
  • jealousy (countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.
  • 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.]
  • zeal The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

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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