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 Use of animal manures and human waste to boost crops goes back even further in time. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026 Local compost, manures or commercial garden soils are good sources of organic matter. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 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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  • Larger flies, like houseflies, are after decaying matter such as food waste and pet droppings.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • No establishment had issues with roaches or rodent droppings during this round of inspections.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026
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