Definition of "manure" []

• Material, especially barnyard or stable dung, often with discarded animal bedding, used to fertilize soil. (noun)
• To fertilize (soil) by applying material such as barnyard dung. (verb-transitive)

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• "“It will be seen from the above figures that _rotted manure contains more soluble phosphate of lime than fresh manure_."
• "Teas made of nettle and other plants are sprayed on the vines, and manure is used in lieu of fertilizers."
• "I produce around 200 tons of compost a year with our grape pummace and yeast lees (leftovers from pressing grapes and fermentation) by mixing it 50/50 with certified organic cow manure from a local dairy."