menses

noun

men·​ses ˈmen-(ˌ)sēz 

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

: the menstrual flow

Word History

Etymology

Latin, literally, months, plural of mensis month — more at moon

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for menses

• fences
• senses
• tenses
• albigenses
• consequences
• inferences
• biosciences
• commences
• condenses
• defences
• defenses
• dispenses

Kids Definition

menses

singular or plural noun

men·​ses ˈmen-ˌsēz 

: the menstrual flow

Medical Definition

menses

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

men·​ses ˈmen-ˌsēz 

: the menstrual flow