egesta

[ ee-jes-tuh, ih-jes- ]

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. matter egested from the body, as excrement or other waste.

egesta

/ iːˈdʒɛstə /

plural noun

1. anything egested, as waste material from the body; excrement

Word History and Origins

Origin of egesta¹

1780–90; neuter plural of Latin ēgestus carried out. See egest

Word History and Origins

Origin of egesta¹

C18: from Latin, literally: (things) carried out; see egest

Example Sentences

As for your last name, Eggleston, well, that comes from the Latin word egesta, as in excrement, or dung.

From Literature

Many patients are averse to food, and where little is taken in, the egesta must be inconsiderable.

From Project Gutenberg

Many patients are averse to food, and where little is taken in, the egesta must be inconsiderable.

From Project Gutenberg

The wildest parts of her book involve various forms of human egesta, which is one of her favorite new words.

From New York Times

Egesta especially sent envoys for help in her struggle against Selinus, which was assisted by Syracuse.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• dung
• excrement
• poo
• poop
• shit