AM and PM are associated with 12-hour timekeeping, as opposed to the international 24-hour clock. The 12-hour system grew up mainly in Northern Europe, and spread globally from there via the British Empire.
The adjective STRENUOUS has 2 senses: 1. characterized by or performed with much energy or force. 2. taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance. Familiarity information: STRENUOUS used as an adjective is rare.
The estrous cycle (British spelling, oestrous) is the main reproductive cycle of other species females of non-primate vertebrates, for example rats, mice, horses, pig have this form of reproductive cycle. Also do not confuse with estrus, which is a phase of the cycle. There are also a variety of different forms: