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nisus Definition

ni·sus (nī′səs)

noun pl. ni′·sus

effort; endeavor; impulse; specif.,

  1. a seasonal desire to mate
  2. the muscular contractions used to expel waste, eggs, or a fetus from the body

Etymology: L < nisus, pp. of niti, to strive: for IE base see connive

nisus Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • accipiter: Sparrowhawk accipiter nisus Up to 3 females seen on the trip.

Browse dictionary entries near nisus

  1. ‹ NIST
  2. ‹ Nissen hut
  3. ‹ nisi prius
  4. ‹ nisi
  5. ‹ Nishinomiya
  6. ‹ nisei
  7. ‹ Nisan
  8. ‹ Niš
  9. ‹ nirvana
  10. ‹ NIR
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  5. Niterói ›
  6. nitinol ›
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  9. nitr- ›
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