musth

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Noun musth has 1 sense

musth - an annual phase of heightened sexual excitement in the males of certain large mammals (especially elephants); is associated with discharge from a gland between the eye and ear; "the frenzied elephant was in musth"
--₁ is a kind of phase, stage

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Term: musth

Description:

Musth is a physiological condition observed in male elephants, mainly characterized by highly aggressive behavior and increased levels of testosterone. During musth, elephants may experience heightened sexual urges and are often more dominant.

Sample Sentences:

Male elephants enter musth, which is a period of heightened aggression and mating behavior.
Musth in elephants can last for several weeks or even months.
During musth, the testosterone levels of male elephants can increase up to 60 times the normal level.
If you encounter an elephant in musth, it is crucial to keep a safe distance to avoid any potential danger.
Female elephants tend to be attracted to males in musth due to their heightened fertility.
The aggressive behavior displayed by an elephant in musth serves as a natural way to establish dominance within the herd.

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