1. Applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
   - estrus [N. Amer], heat, rut

1. Type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies
   - genus Oestrus

Derived forms: oestruses

Type of: arthropod genus, physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state

Part of: family Hypodermatidae, family Oestridae, Hypodermatidae, Oestridae

Encyclopedia: Oestrus

• Bombycillidae
• Bombyliidae
• Bombyx
• Bombyx mori
• bommie
• bon appétit
• bon mot
• bon ton
• bon vivant
• bon voyage
• bona fide
• bona fides
• Bonaire
• bonanza
• Bonaparte
• Bonar Law
• Bonasa
• Bonasa umbellus
• bonavist
• bonbon
• bonce
• bond
• bond certificate
• bond issue
• bond paper