nisus
nisus
Definition
ni·sus (nī′səs)
noun pl. ni′·sus
effort; endeavor; impulse; specif.,
- a seasonal desire to mate
- 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
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- Nissen hut
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- Niš
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