Difference between Estrus and Oestrus

What is the difference between Estrus and Oestrus?

Estrus as a noun is alternative spelling of oestrus while Oestrus as a noun is a biting fly of the genus oestrus; a botfly.

Estrus

Part of speech: noun

Definition: alternative spelling of oestrus

Oestrus

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly.A passion or frenzy.A female animal's readiness to mate; heat, rut.

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