- 1. n. A genus of gadflies. The species which deposits its larvae in the nasal cavities of sheep is oestrus ovis. Source: opted
- 2. n. A vehement desire; esp. (Physiol.), the periodical sexual impulse of animals; heat; rut. Source: opted
- 3. n. applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity Source: wordnet
- 4. 1. (Zoöl.) A genus of gadflies. The species which deposits its larvæ in the nasal cavities of sheep is oestrus ovis. 2. A vehement desire; esp. (Physiol.), the periodical sexual impulse of animals; heat; rut. Source: webster
- 5. A genus of gadflies. The species which deposits its larvæ inthe nasal cavities of sheep is oestrus ovis. Source: adambom
- 6. n. type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies Source: ecdict
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