red day

noun

A day during which a woman is menstruating.

Meanings

nounred day (plural red days)

plural red days

  1. euphemisticA day during which a woman is menstruating.

    Is there any harm, if we indulge in sex during red days?

    2019, Dr. Gajanan V. Madiwal, Contraceptives Hygiene and Pregnancy Care
    1 more example

    For fifteen years, every month, red days. I have my period; it belongs to me.

    1994, Verena Stefan, Shedding and Literally Dreaming, page 68

Origin

Allusion to the colour of blood.

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APA

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Chicago

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