Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cio
noun
/ˈsiː.oʊ/
Definition
The period during which a female mammal is in heat and is receptive to mating.
Examples
- The dog was in cio, attracting many male suitors.
- Farmers monitor their livestock for signs of cio to breed their animals at the right time.
- Understanding the cio cycle is important for successful animal husbandry.
Meaning
Cio refers to the time in the reproductive cycle of female mammals when they exhibit signs of estrus and are fertile, ready to mate.
Synonyms
- estrus
- heat
- season