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oestrus


1. <zoology> A genus of gadflies. The species which deposits its larvae in the nasal cavities of sheep is oestrus ovis.

2. A vehement desire; especially.

<physiology> The periodical sexual impulse of animals; heat; rut.

Origin: L, a gadfly; also, frenzy, fr.Gr. Gadfly; hence, sting, fury, insane desire, frenzy.

Source: Websters Dictionary