menstrual

English

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Etymology

From Middle English menstruall, from Latin menstrualis, from menstrua (“menses”), from neuter plural of menstruus (“of a month, monthly, of menstruation”), from mensis (“month”) + -alis (“-al”); see moon.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈmɛn.stɹəl/, /ˈmɛn.stɹu.əl/ (the former pronunciation leading to the spelling menstral)
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Adjective

menstrual (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to the menses.
  2. (dated) Occurring once a month; monthly.
  3. (dated) Lasting for a month.
    a menstrual flower

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Portuguese

Adjective

menstrual m, f (plural menstruais, comparable)

  1. menstrual (relating to menstruation)

Spanish

Adjective

menstrual (plural menstruales)

  1. menstrual (relating to menstruation)
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