Meaning of the word oestrus in English
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oestrus
US /ˈes.trəs/
UK /ˈiː.strəs/
Noun
a recurring period of sexual receptivity and fertility in many female mammals, except humans and higher primates, when the female is ready to accept a male and to mate, and is often marked by behavioral changes and physical signs.
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The farmer observed signs of oestrus in his cow, indicating she was ready for breeding.
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During oestrus, female dogs may exhibit increased restlessness and a swollen vulva.
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