manure
Americannoun
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excrement, especially of animals, or other refuse used as fertilizer.
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any natural or artificial substance for fertilizing the soil.
verb (used with object)
noun
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animal excreta, usually with straw, used to fertilize land
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any material, esp chemical fertilizer, used to fertilize land
verb
Other Word Forms
- manurer noun
- manurial adjective
- manurially adverb
- well-manured adjective
Etymology
Origin of manure
1350–1400; Middle English manouren to till, cultivate < Middle French manouvrer to do manual work. See maneuver
Example Sentences
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Cows would graze on farms after the harvest and their manure would help fertilise the land.
From BBC
That meant he dearly loved rolling in manure and decay, so Tarbox territory was the happy hunting ground for him.
From Literature
A few days earlier, activists from the group targeted the Ritz Hotel, dumping bags of manure beside its Christmas tree.
From BBC
Slurry, made up of animal manure and farmyard water run-off, contains vital nutrients for growing grass, crops and plants.
From BBC
On Friday, dozens of French farmers protested in front of President Emmanuel Macron's seaside residence, spreading manure nearby to demonstrate the Mercosur trade deal and other grievances.
From Barron's
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