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manures

noun

plural of manure

as in soils

solid discharge from farm animals that is used to make soil better for growing plants a bag of cow manure

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Recent Examples of manures Local compost, manures or commercial garden soils are good sources of organic matter. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 Use of animal manures and human waste to boost crops goes back even further in time. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026 Composted manures, leaves, seaweed, and woodchips can all be used as organic fertilizers. — Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026

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droppings

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Inspectors reported rodent droppings in grocery and storage areas, around bulk food bins and equipment.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
Then there were more than 20 droppings on the floor under seasoning shelves, 25-plus droppings on the floor under a steam table and the 50-plus droppings left under the kitchen handwash sink.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

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