manure
excrement, especially of animals, or other refuse used as fertilizer.
any natural or artificial substance for fertilizing the soil.
to treat (land) with fertilizing matter; apply manure to.
Origin of manure
1Other words from manure
- ma·nur·er, noun
- ma·nu·ri·al, adjective
- ma·nu·ri·al·ly, adverb
- well-ma·nured, adjective
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How to use manure in a sentence
It is only after it has been carried out that the farmer derives the full benefit of the manures which he applies.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry | Thomas AndersonIn the application of manures to the soil there are several circumstances which must be taken into consideration.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry | Thomas AndersonThe expense of manufacturing manures of this description has hitherto acted as a barrier to their introduction.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry | Thomas AndersonThese substances may therefore be best considered under the head of mineral manures.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry | Thomas AndersonMany vegetable substances have been employed as manures, either alone or as auxiliaries to farm-yard manure.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry | Thomas Anderson
British Dictionary definitions for manure
/ (məˈnjʊə) /
animal excreta, usually with straw, used to fertilize land
mainly British any material, esp chemical fertilizer, used to fertilize land
(tr) to spread manure upon (fields or soil)
Origin of manure
1Derived forms of manure
- manurer, noun
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