Definition
diestrous
adjective
- relating to or characterized by diestrus; having two estrous cycles per year
Usage: biology; zoology; technical
Examples
- Many dog breeds are diestrous, experiencing two heat cycles annually.
- The diestrous cycle in sheep differs significantly from that of cattle.
- Researchers studied the diestrous patterns of wild wolves in the population.
- Diestrous animals typically have a longer interval between breeding seasons than polyestrous species.