menstruation
/ˌmɛnstɹuːˈeɪʃən/noun
Middle School
1
The periodic discharging of the menses, the flow of blood and cells from the lining of the uterus in unfertilized females of humans and other primates.
2
An instance of menstruation, the part of each month during which a fertile woman menstruates.
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Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
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