excrement

[ ek-skruh-muhnt ]

noun

1. waste matter discharged from the body, especially feces.

excrement

/ ˌɛkskrɪmɛnˈtɪʃəs; ˈɛkskrɪmənt; ˌɛkskrɪˈmɛntəl /

noun

1. waste matter discharged from the body, esp faeces; excreta

Derived Forms

• excremental, adjective

Other Words From

• ex·cre·men·tous [ek-skr, uh, -, men, -t, uh, s], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of excrement¹

1525–35; < Latin excrēmentum, equivalent to excrē- (perfect stem of excernere to excrete ) + -mentum -ment

Word History and Origins

Origin of excrement¹

C16: from Latin excrēmentum, from excernere to sift, excrete

Example Sentences

There is found no Excrement in the Case, but the two Skins only, just now mentioned.

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Borne down by numbers, by superior force, by brute matter, he finds in his soul an expression: "Excrement!"

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Excrement, eks′kre-ment, n. useless matter discharged from the animal system: dung.

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Excrement was allowed to remain in and around the houses indefinitely, or was thrown into the streets regardless of consequences.

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Related Words

• droppings
• dung
• feces
• manure
• urine