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monestrous in British English (mɒnˈiːstrəs, mɒnˈɛstrəs) adjective zoology having or relating to only one oestrus cycle in every year or period of mating monestrous in American English (mɑnˈestrəs) adjectiveof or pertaining to a mammal that has one estrus period per breeding season, as the dog Also: monoestrous Word origin [1895–1900; mon- + estrous]This word is first recorded in the period 1895–1900. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: backstage, calling card, flamenco, neon, slapstick |