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The correct spelling is oestrus.

How to pronounce oestrus

/ˈiːstɹəs/
noun

IPA: /ˈiːstɹəs/

Say it like: Oes-tru-s

The correct spelling is oestrus. A biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly.
  2. 2.A bite or sting.
  3. 3.A passion or frenzy.
  4. 4.A female animal's readiness to mate; heat, rut.

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