Oestrus

Definition:

  • (n.) A genus of gadflies. The species which deposits its larvae in the nasal cavities of sheep is oestrus ovis.
  • (n.) A vehement desire; esp. (Physiol.), the periodical sexual impulse of animals; heat; rut.

Compare oestrus with other words:

menstrual vs. oestrus

clicket vs. oestrus

heat vs. oestrus

mate vs. oestrus

frenzy vs. oestrus

oestrus vs. passion

oestrus vs. sting

bite vs. oestrus

fly vs. oestrus

content vs. oestrus

oestrus vs. rut

botfly vs. oestrus

oestrus vs. ovulation