ESTRUS Synonyms
3 hypernyms for estrus. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for ESTRUS
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| heat | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature • the presence of heat • the sensation caused by heat energy • the trait of being intensely emotional • applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity • a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race • utility to warm a building verb • make hot or hotter • provide with heat • arouse or excite feelings and passions • gain heat or get hot | ||||||
| rut | noun n | |||||
noun • a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels) • a settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape • applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity verb • be in a state of sexual excitement; of male mammals • hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove | ||||||
| mating season | noun n | |||||
noun • The breeding season is the most suitable season, usually with favourable conditions and abundant food and water, for breeding. | ||||||
| oestrus | noun n | |||||
noun • type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies • applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity | ||||||