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dioestrual

 

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Adjective dioestrual has 1 sense
  1. diestrous, dioestrous, diestrual, dioestrual - (of animals that have several estrous cycles in one breeding season) in a period of sexual inactivity
    Antonym: estrous (indirect, via anestrous)

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Dioestrual

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or occurring during the period of sexual inactivity or quiescence in female mammals, typically between two periods of estrus.

Sample Sentence: During the dioestrual phase, the female cat exhibits no signs of being in heat.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: Referring to an action performed during the period of sexual inactivity or quiescence in female mammals, typically between two periods of estrus.

Sample Sentence: The male birds were territorially aggressive towards each other, but they sang songs dioestrually.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A female mammal in the state of sexual inactivity or quiescence, typically between two periods of estrus.

Sample Sentence: The dioestrual of the dog continued for another week before she entered the next estrus cycle.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: The act of a female mammal entering a state of sexual inactivity or quiescence, typically between two periods of estrus.

Sample Sentence: The porcupine dioestruals for a couple of months each year.

Part of Speech: Adjective (Local Usage)

Definition: Referring to something popular or well-known within a specific local area or community.

Sample Sentence: The bakery is famous for its dioestrual pastries that capture the essence of the local culture.

Part of Speech: Adverb (Local Usage)

Definition: In a manner that is considered popular or widespread within a specific local area or community.

Sample Sentence: The event was dioestrually celebrated by the entire town, with decorations adorning every street corner.

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