Meaning of manure in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /məˈn(j)ʊr/

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  1. Verb

    manure

    Definitions

    1. spread manure, as for fertilization

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  2. Noun

    manure

    Etymology

    late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘cultivate (land’)): from Anglo-Norman French mainoverer, Old French manouvrer (see maneuver). The noun sense dates from the mid 16th century

    Definitions

    1. any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material

    Derived terms

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