menstruum
menstruum · menstruums · menstrua
The menses; menstrual dischargeThe menses; menstrual discharge.
/ˈmɛn.stɹʊəm/
Meaning
3 senses(historical, in the plural)The menses; menstrual discharge.
(historical)A solvent.
(archaic) a solvent
Any liquid medium
Origin
From Latin mēnstruum (“menstrual discharge”).From Latin mēnstruum (“menstrual discharge”).
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Forms
plural: menstruums / menstrua| Singular | menstruum |
|---|---|
| Plural | menstruums / menstrua |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause:menstruationmensescatameniaperiodflow
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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