English Explanatory Dictionary

menstruum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The menses; menstrual discharge.
  2. A solvent.
  3. Any liquid medium

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛn.stɹʊəm/

Word forms

menstruum menstruums menstrua

Etymology

From Latin mēnstruum (“menstrual discharge”).

Derived words

menstruate menstruation paramenstruum
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