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rut

rut (mating season)

noun ROOT Rare
Animals & Nature Wild Animals

Usage Note

Rut refers specifically to the rutting season in deer and other large mammals, when males compete for mates. The final 't' is pronounced unlike many French words. En rut means 'in rut' or 'on heat'. The verb form être en rut is used in wildlife and veterinary contexts.

Examples

"Les cerfs entrent en rut en automne."

Natural Translation

Deer enter rut in autumn.

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