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menstruous

menstruous

9.9
About a woman's monthly period
  • adjective
  • /ˈmɛnstruəs/
  • Archaic
translation icon : menstrual
  • The physician described the symptoms as typical of a menstruous period.

Examples

  • She experienced menstruous symptoms every month.

  • In ancient texts, certain rituals were forbidden during menstruous days.

  • Some old beliefs considered menstruous women to be unclean, reflecting outdated views.

  • The doctor explained the menstruous cycle to her.

  • In ancient texts, the notion of a menstruous woman was often linked to cultural taboos and rituals.

  • The menstruous cycle is a natural part of life for women and is often described in medical literature.

  • Cultural beliefs surrounding menstruous periods can vary greatly from one society to another.

Synonyms

menstrual
vsmenstruous
23 4.0

Relating to the monthly bleeding some women have from the womb

is an older archaic adjective rather than the modern common form
catamenial
vsmenstruous
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Relating to a woman's monthly period

is archaic while this term is more technical or rare in use

Surface Forms

menstruous positive

Morphology

menstruous = menstruation + menstrual (transparent) = menstru + ous

The adjective is directly derived from the menstru- stem and the suffix -ous, so a learner who knows 'menstruation' or 'menstrual' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

The word menstruous comes from the Latin root mensis meaning 'month' and from menstruus meaning 'monthly'. So menstruous describes things connected with the monthly bleeding called menstruation, and it is now an old-fashioned word.