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Meaning of the word manure in English

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manure

US /məˈnʊr/
UK /məˈnjʊər/
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Noun

animal dung used for fertilizing land.

Example:
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The farmer spread manure on the fields to enrich the soil.
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The smell of fresh manure filled the air near the barn.
Synonym:
dung fertilizer compost muck guano

Verb

to apply manure to (land) as fertilizer.

Example:
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They will manure the fields before planting the crops.
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It's important to properly manure the garden for healthy growth.
Synonym:
fertilize enrich dress top-dress
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green manure money like manure, does no good till it is spread