Menstruous
/ˈmɛnstɹʊəs/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of or pertaining to menstruation; menstrual. not-comparable
- 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 Monthly. not-comparable, obsolete
Synonyms
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More examples"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.