catamenia

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek καταμήνια (katamḗnia), the neuter plural of καταμήνιος (katamḗnios, monthly), from κατά (katá) + μήν (mḗn, month).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kætəˈmiːnɪə/
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Noun

catamenia (uncountable)

  1. The female period; menstrual discharge.

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