menstruous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of menstruous
1375–1425; late Middle English: menstruating < Latin mēnstruus monthly; see menstruate, -ous
Example Sentences
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Among the Bribri Indians of Costa Rica a menstruous woman is regarded as unclean.
From The Golden Bough by Frazer, James George, Sir
In the Suk tribe of British East Africa warriors may not eat anything that has been touched by menstruous women.
From Balder the Beautiful, Volume I. A Study in Magic and Religion: the Golden Bough, Part VII., The Fire-Festivals of Europe and the Doctrine of the External Soul by Frazer, James George, Sir
Although there are many causes of the barrenness of women, yet the chief and principal are internal, respecting either the privy parts, the womb or menstruous blood.
Who casts these out of his sight as unclean and menstruous things?
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh
Among the Cheyennes menstruous women slept in special lodges; the men believed that if they slept with their wives at such times, they would probably be wounded in their next battle.
From Balder the Beautiful, Volume I. A Study in Magic and Religion: the Golden Bough, Part VII., The Fire-Festivals of Europe and the Doctrine of the External Soul by Frazer, James George, Sir
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