Manure: meaning, definitions and examples

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manure

 

[ mษ™หˆnjสŠษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fertilizer

Manure is organic matter, mostly animal waste, used as a fertilizer for plants. It is rich in nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which help plants grow.

Synonyms

compost, dung, fertilizer

Examples of usage

  • Farmers spread manure on their fields to improve soil fertility.
  • Gardeners often use manure to nourish their plants.
Context #2 | Noun

animal waste

Manure refers to the excrement of animals, which can be used as a fertilizer. It is a natural byproduct of livestock farming and contains valuable nutrients for plants.

Synonyms

droppings, dung, excrement

Examples of usage

  • The barnyard was filled with the smell of fresh manure.
  • Collecting manure from the stables is part of the daily chores on the farm.

Translations

Translations of the word "manure" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esterco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dรผnger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pupuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nawรณz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‚ฅๆ–™ (ใฒใ‚Šใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fumier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estiรฉrcol

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผbre

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋ฃŒ (biryo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hnลฏj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hnoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฅๆ–™ (fรฉiliร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gnoj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกburรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹าฃะฐะนั‚า›ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผbrษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estiรฉrcol

Etymology

The word 'manure' originated from the Middle English word 'manuren', which means to cultivate land. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to animal waste used as fertilizer. The practice of using manure for soil enrichment dates back to ancient times when farmers discovered its benefits for crop growth.

See also: everyman, man, manacle, manage, mania, manipulate, mankind, manliness, manly, manner, manor, mantra, manual.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,257 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.