ˌmjuːliˈbriə

Definitions

1. noun

A woman’s physical or emotional condition, especially during menstruation; a feminine condition

“In the 16th century, the term muliebria was used to describe the female experience of menstruation.”

2. noun

A woman’s supposed weakness or emotional fragility, especially in the context of Renaissance medical theory

“During the Renaissance, the concept of muliebria was used to justify the idea that women were inferior to men.”