éastras

Irish (Donegal)

/ˈeːsˠt̪ˠɾˠəsˠ/

noun
Definitions
  • oestrus, heat

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin oestrus (frenzy, gadfly, sting) derived from Ancient Greek οἶστρος (frenzy, vehement desire, gadfly).

Origin

Ancient Greek

οἶστρος

Gloss

frenzy, vehement desire, gadfly

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