Nisus

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA mental or physical effort to attain a specific goal; a striving.

2.NounThe periodic procreative desire manifested in the spring by birds, etc.

3.NounThe contraction of the diaphragm and abdominal muscles to evacuate faeces or urine.

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