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Ordure: meaning, definitions and examples

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ordure

 

[ หˆษ”rdส’ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

waste material

Ordure refers to excrement or dung, typically produced by animals. It is often used in discussions about organic waste and has implications in agriculture where it can serve as a fertilizer. The term carries a somewhat old-fashioned or formal connotation and is less commonly used in everyday language. In a broader sense, ordure can symbolize filth or anything regarded as undesirable. Its usage tends to evoke a sense of disgust or revulsion.

Synonyms

dung, excrement, feces, filth, manure.

Examples of usage

  • The farmer enriched his fields with ordure.
  • The streets were lined with ordure after the festival.
  • In medieval times, ordure was often a part of urban life.
  • The ecological impact of using ordure as fertilizer is significant.

Translations

Translations of the word "ordure" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dejetos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคšเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abfall

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kotoran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ัƒะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odchody

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑš็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ordures

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ basura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท atฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์“ฐ๋ ˆ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูุงูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odpad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odpad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅžƒๅœพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odpadki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rusl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปะดั‹า›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qalฤฑqlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ basura

Etymology

The word 'ordure' comes from the Latin word 'ordor', which means 'to smell'. It was later adapted into Old French as 'ordure', retaining the meaning associated with waste material or filth. The term has been used in English since at least the 14th century, primarily to refer to animal waste. Over time, 'ordure' has maintained a somewhat technical or literary status, often appearing in agricultural contexts or discussions of hygiene. Despite its historical roots, it remains less popular in contemporary vernacular compared to simpler terms like 'manure' or 'dung'. The evolution of the word reflects broader changes in societal attitudes toward waste and sanitation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,446, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.