What does oestrus mean?
A state of intense sexual excitement or desire in animals, especially female mammals, that is often accompanied by visible signs such as restlessness, vocalization, and changes in behavior. In humans, it is often used to describe a state of intense romantic or sexual attraction.
Example
"The female elephant's oestrus was evident from her loud trumpeting and restlessness in the savannah."
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