estr- en · X
Pronunciation
- /ɛ.stɹ/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁eysh₂-der. Ancient Greek οἶστρος (oîstros)der. Latin oestrusbor. English estrus Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English estro- English estr- (pharmacology) From estrogen.
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative, morpheme) Alternative form of estro-.
alt of estro-
- (morpheme) Used to form names of estrogens.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| -estr- | alternative | lexicographic | |
| oestr- | UK, alternative | lexicographic |