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i. [imp. &
p. p. Menstruated (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Menstruating (?).] To discharge the menses;
to have the catamenial flow.

Men`stru*a"tion (?), n. The
discharge of the menses; also, the state or the period of
menstruating.

Men"strue (?), n. [Cf. F.
menstrues. See Menstruous.] The menstrual flux;
menses. [Obs.]

Men"stru*ous (?), a. [L.
menstruus, fr. mensis month. Cf. Menstruum.]
1. Having the monthly flow or discharge;
menstruating.

2. Of or pertaining to the monthly flow;
catamenial.

Men"stru*um (?), n.; pl. E.
Menstruums (#), L. Menstrua (#).
[L. menstruus. See Menstruous.] Any substance
which dissolves a solid body; a solvent.

The proper menstruum to dissolve
metal.

Bacon.

All liquors are called menstruums which are
used as dissolvents, or to extract the virtues of ingredients by
infusion or decoction.

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