menses

[men-seez]

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. the periodic flow of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus; menstrual flow.

menses

/ ˈmɛnsiːz /

noun

1. another name for menstruation

2. the period of time, usually from three to five days, during which menstruation occurs

3. the matter discharged during menstruation

menses

1. See menstruation

Word History and Origins

Origin of menses¹

1590–1600; < Latin mēnsēs, plural of mēnsis month

Word History and Origins

Origin of menses¹

C16: from Latin, pl of mensis month