excreta

[ ik-skree-tuh ]
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noun(usually used with a plural verb)
  1. excreted matter, as urine, feces, or sweat.

Origin of excreta

1
1855–60; <Latin excrēta things sifted out or separated, neuter plural of excrētus;see excrete

Other words from excreta

  • ex·cre·tal, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for excreta

excreta

/ (ɪkˈskriːtə) /


pl n
  1. waste matter, such as urine, faeces, or sweat, discharged from the body; excrement

Origin of excreta

1
C19: New Latin, from Latin excernere to excrete

Derived forms of excreta

  • excretal, adjective

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