"monoestrous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From mono- + oestrous. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mono|oestrous}} mono- + oestrous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} monoestrous (not comparable)
  1. That comes into oestrus, and thus mates, only once per year Tags: not-comparable
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