œstromania

A form of estromania — nymphomania (in humans or other animals)

Meanings

nounœstromania (uncountable)
  1. obsoleteuncountableObsolete form of estromania.
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    Symptoms of œstromania appeared about the first of last April, and continued until the time of the operation, or over five months; showing when driven, the usual disagreeable actions, and especially when met or passed by another animal on the road, at such times voiding urine and switching the tail, thereby casting fluid upon the vehicle and its occupants.

    1878, American Veterinary Review, volume 2, page 445

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