Menstruous

//ˈmɛnstɹʊəs// adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to menstruation; menstrual. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Currently undergoing menstruation. not-comparable

    "There shall be a confusion also in many places, and the fire shall be oft sent out again, and the wild beasts shall change their places, and menstruous women shall bring forth monsters:"

  3. 3
    Monthly. not-comparable, obsolete

Synonyms

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catamenialcatamenialmensalmensalmenstrualmenstrual

Example

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"There shall be a confusion also in many places, and the fire shall be oft sent out again, and the wild beasts shall change their places, and menstruous women shall bring forth monsters:"

Etymology

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

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