Words Like OESTRUS

We have put together a list of words that are similar to OESTRUS.

5 Alternative Words Similar to oestrus

1 Estrus Noun      Synonym Words Like Estrus
2 Heat Noun      Synonym Words Like Heat
3 Rut Noun      Synonym Words Like Rut
4 Oestrus Noun      Synonym Words Like Oestrus
5 Anestrus Noun      Antonym Words Like Anestrus

9 definitions of oestrus

1 A genus of gadflies. The species which deposits its larvæ in the nasal cavities of sheep is œstrus ovis.
2 A vehement desire.
3 The periodical sexual impulse of animals; the period during which female animals are most receptive to males; heat; rut.
4 applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
5 type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies
6 Variant of estrus.
7 A gadfly; a breeze.
8 A vehement urging; a stimulus; an incitement.
9 [capitalized] The typical genus of Œstridæ.
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