manure

Meanings

• noun

  Farmyard manure is decayed vegetation and other organic matter used as a fertilizer for agricultural land.

  - "The farmer spread manure on the fields before planting."
  - "Manure is rich in nutrients for plant growth."

• noun

  Manure can refer to animal excrement used as fertilizer.

  - "Horses produce large amounts of manure during grazing."
  - "Composting manure is an effective way to recycle organic waste."

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Pronunciation

1. /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with manure
more , lore , ore , core

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Homophones

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1. Manor (English) : A large country house with its own land and sometimes a village.
   

2. Manure (English) : Decayed vegetation and other organic matter used as fertilizer.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of manure that leads to same result
manure , manured , manurer , manurers , manures , manuring , manurial , green manure , green manures , green-manure , green-manured , green-manures , green-manuring

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Etymology

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Old French manure, from manuer, to manage, from main, hand.

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Trivia

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1. Manure was once transported in wagons called 'nightsoil carts'.

2. Manure was used as fuel during the Middle Ages.

3. Manure tea is a popular organic fertilizer made by steeping manure in water.

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Related Concepts

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1. Compost: A mixture of organic matter that is decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer for plants.

2. Fertilizer: A substance rich in essential nutrients added to soil to promote plant growth.

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Culture

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Manure has been used in literature and art to symbolize fertility and growth. In agriculture, manure has been an essential component for centuries to enrich the soil and improve crop yields.

How to Memorize "manure"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of decaying vegetation and animal waste, which is then spread on fields as fertilizer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate manure with the idea of growth and nourishment for plants.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym MANURE: Manure Adds Nutrients, Unleashes Richness, Enhances Soil.

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