mating

simple noun7 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0

the time of year when a particular species of animal breeds

a sequence of stereotyped behaviours performed for courtship

a set of movements performed by an animal, especially a bird, to attract a mate

the specific actions an animal performs to attract a mate or reproduce

two animals that have come together for the purpose of reproduction

a visual performance by an animal to attract a mate

an individual with whom an animal mates