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anestrous

/ˈanɪstrəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does anestrous mean?

adjective

Not having a regular estrous cycle; not in heat. In some animals, especially birds, not having a reproductive cycle.

Example

"The anestrous state of the bird was a concern for the conservationists."

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