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Guano

Guano Meaning & Definition
Guano Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Guano?

[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

Guano In Webster's Dictionary

\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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