2rut noun
[noncount] : the time when male animals (such as deer) become sexually active
▪ Bucks will defend their territory during the rut. ▪ a stag in rut
▪ Bucks will defend their territory during the rut. ▪ a stag in rut
— compare 1rut
— rut·ting 
/ˈrʌtɪŋ/ adjective
▪ a rutting elk/buck ▪ the rutting season
/ˈrʌtɪŋ/ adjective ▪ a rutting elk/buck ▪ the rutting season
