Meaning of GUANO
| Pronunciation: | | 'gwânow
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| | Definition: | | [n] the excrement of sea birds; used as fertilizer |
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| | See Also: | | body waste, excrement, excreta, excretion, excretory product, organic, organic fertiliser, organic fertilizer | |
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| | Definition: | | \Gua"no\, n.; pl. {Guanos}. [Sp. guano, fr. Peruv. huanu
dung.]
A substance found in great abundance on some coasts or
islands frequented by sea fowls, and composed chiefly of
their excrement. It is rich in phosphates and ammonia, and is
used as a powerful fertilizer.
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