Word Study
menstruous
CIDE DICTIONARY
menstruous, a. [L. menstruus, fr. mensis month. Cf. Menstruum.].
- Having the monthly flow or discharge; menstruating. [1913 Webster]
- Of or pertaining to the monthly flow; catamenial. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
menstruous, adj.
1 of or relating to the menses.
2 menstruating.
1 of or relating to the menses.
2 menstruating.
Etymology
ME f. OF menstrueus or LL menstruosus (as MENSTRUAL)
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