Where does “monoestrous” come from?
monoestrous (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monoestrous (English): That comes into oestrus, and thus mates, only...
Definitions
- That comes into oestrus, and thus mates, only...
Ancestry of “monoestrous”, step by step
monoestrous 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 oestrous
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | oestrous | Alternative spelling of estrous |