noun🔗ShareDasselfliegeA biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly."The farmer swatted at the Oestrus buzzing around his cattle, trying to prevent them from laying their eggs and causing further irritation. "Der Bauer schlug nach der Dasselfliege, die um sein Vieh summte, um zu verhindern, dass sie ihre Eier ablegt und weitere Irritationen verursacht.insectanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStich, BissA bite or sting."The child cried after the wasp's oestrus left a red mark on her arm. "Das Kind weinte, nachdem der Stich der Wespe einen roten Fleck auf ihrem Arm hinterlassen hatte.physiologybiologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeidenschaft, RasereiA passion or frenzy."The sudden oestrus for cleaning the entire house at 3 AM surprised everyone in the family. "Die plötzliche Raserei, um um 3 Uhr morgens das ganze Haus zu putzen, überraschte alle in der Familie.physiologysexanimalemotionbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrunst, RauschzeitA female animal's readiness to mate; heat, rut."The farmer knew his cow was in oestrus because she was restless and bellowing more than usual, signaling her readiness to breed. "Der Bauer wusste, dass seine Kuh in der Brunst war, weil sie unruhig war und mehr als sonst brüllte, was ihre Paarungsbereitschaft signalisierte.animalphysiologysexbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading