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menstrual

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛn.stɹu.əl/

The English word “menstrual” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the menses.
  2. Occurring once a month; monthly.
  3. Lasting for a month.

noun

  1. A menstrual period.

Etymology

From Middle English menstruall, from Latin mēnstruālis, from mēnstrua (“menses”), from neuter plural of mēnstruus (“of a month, monthly, of menstruation”), from mēnsis (“month”) + -ālis (“-al”); see moon.

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