(es-trous) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. of lower mammals showing or in a state of estrus; in heat

Example Sentence

The estrous female dog was howling to be let outside.

Synonyms

in heat; in a period of sexual receptivity; in a state of estrus

Antonyms

anestrous

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estrous
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Rhymes

  • estrous
  • estrus