Heat and Oestrus

Heat

Heat noun - Applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity.

Oestrus is a synonym for heat. In some cases you can use "Oestrus" instead a noun "Heat".

Nearby Words: heated, heating, heater

Oestrus

Oestrus noun - Applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity.
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Synonyms for Oestrus

Heat is a synonym for oestrus. You can use "Heat" instead a noun "Oestrus".

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