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animal heat

noun

Definition of ANIMAL HEAT

:  heat produced in the body of a living animal by functional chemical and physical activities
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First Known Use of ANIMAL HEAT

1748

Rhymes with ANIMAL HEAT

banana seat, beat a retreat, ejection seat, ferroconcrete, radiant heat, sensible heat, souvenir sheet, take a back seat, vote with one's feet
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animal heat

noun

Medical Definition of ANIMAL HEAT

:  body heat

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