anestrus

an·es·trus

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-es-truh s]
- /ænˈɛs trəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-es-truh s]
- /ænˈɛs trəs/

Definitions of anestrus word

noun anestrus in the breeding cycle of many mammals, the period of sexual inactivity between two periods of estrus 3
noun anestrus (of a female mammal) the interval of sexual inactivity between two periods of heat or rut. 1
noun anestrus In some female animals, a spell of sexual respite in between breeding periods. 1

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Origin of anestrus

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; an-1 + estrus

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Parts of speech for Anestrus

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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anestrus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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