diestrus

noun

Meaning

A period of sexual inactivity (in female mammals) between periods of oestrus.

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Related words

diestrum(English)dry spell(English)drouth(English)skotoperiod(English)dog days(English)diurnation(English)scotoperiod(English)manopause(English)

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