estrus vs estrous
estrous vs estrusestrus is a noun but estrous is not a noun.
estrus is not an adjective while estrous is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| estrus | Yes | No | No | No |
| estrous | No | Yes | No | No |
| estrus (noun) | estrous (noun) |
|---|---|
| applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity |
| estrus (adjective) | estrous (adjective) |
|---|---|
| (of lower mammals) showing or in a state of estrus; in heat |
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