Bitch

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Bitch

Bitch (/bɪtʃ/) is a term that has various uses in the English language. Its etymology is traced back to Old English bicce, which is akin to Old Norse bikkja, both meaning a female dog. In the medical context, the term is used to refer to a female dog, wolf, fox, or otter.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /bɪtʃ/

Etymology

The term bitch is derived from Old English bicce, which is related to Old Norse bikkja. Both terms were used to refer to a female dog.

Medical Usage

In veterinary medicine, a bitch is a female dog, wolf, fox, or otter. The term is used to denote the sex of the animal, particularly in the context of breeding. For example, a bitch may be referred to as being "in heat" when she is in the fertile period of her reproductive cycle.

Related Terms

  • Canine: A term used to refer to dogs in general. It can also refer to the dog family, which includes wolves, foxes, and other similar animals.
  • Estrus: The period of fertility in female mammals, often referred to as being "in heat" in the context of domestic animals.
  • Breeding: The process of mating animals to produce offspring. In the context of dogs, this often involves selecting a suitable bitch and male dog, or sire.

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