Where does “monestrous” come from?
monestrous (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monestrous (English): Of or pertaining to a mammal, such as the dog,...
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to a mammal, such as the dog,...
Ancestry of “monestrous”, step by step
monestrous traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English mono
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mono | Clipping of mononucleosis; A bicycle or... |
| 2 | English | mono- | API; one, single, only |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μονο- | one; mono- |
via English estrous
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | estrous | Of, pertaining to, or in a state of estrus |