noun
oestrus
Oestrus (noun) means a biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly.
noun
1
A biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly.
2
A bite or sting.
3
A passion or frenzy.
4
A female animal's readiness to mate.
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What is the meaning of oestrus?
"oestrus" (noun) means a biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly.
What are the different meanings of oestrus?
"oestrus" has 3 main meanings: 1. A biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly; 2. A bite or sting; 3. A passion or frenzy.