estrus estrus /ˈɛstrəs/

noun

1. [ N. American] Applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity  ( estrus [ N. American] , oestrus [British] , rut , heat )
   applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
   
   

 calorie calorie /ˈkælɔˌriː/

noun

1. Unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade at atmospheric pressure  ( calorie , gram calorie , small calorie )
   unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade at atmospheric pressure
   

 Calorie

1. A unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food  ( Calorie , kilocalorie , kilogram calorie , large calorie , nutritionist's calorie , kcal )
   a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food
   
   

 jointed rush jointed rush /ˈdʒɔɪntɪd rʌʃ/

noun

1. Rush of Australia  ( jointed rush , Juncus articulatus )
   rush of Australia
   
   

 Statehouse Statehouse /ˈsteɪtˌhaʊs/

noun

1. A government building in which a state legislature meets  ( Statehouse )
   a government building in which a state legislature meets
    The Statehouse was bustling with activity as legislators debated a new bill.
   The Statehouse was bustling with activity as legislators debated a new bill.