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coprolites

noun

plural of coprolite
as in feces

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  1. droppings
  2. manures
Noun
  • Inspectors found rodent droppings in the dry storage area, kitchen and back of house.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Using a pressure washer, spray your roof to remove all pigeon droppings and scent marks.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of droppings
Noun
  • 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
Definition of manures
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“Coprolites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coprolites. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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