English Explanatory Dictionary

menstruous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to menstruation; menstrual.
  2. Currently undergoing menstruation.
  3. Monthly.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛnstɹʊəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-menstruous.wav

Word forms

menstruous

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman menstruus, Middle French menstrueus, and their source, Late Latin menstruosus (“menstruating”), from Latin mēnstruum.

Synonyms

menstrual catamenial mensal

Derived words

menstruousness
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