faeces

American  

[fee-seez] / ˈfi siz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. feces.

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faeces British  

/ ˈfiːsiːz /

plural noun

1. bodily waste matter derived from ingested food and the secretions of the intestines and discharged through the anus

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Other Word Forms

• faecal adjective

Etymology

Origin of faeces

C15: from Latin faecēs , plural of faex sediment, dregs

Example Sentences

The two bacteria are spread through contact with contaminated faeces, either directly through person-to-person transmission or indirectly from unclean food, water or surfaces.

From BBC

Cholera is an acute intestinal infection that spreads through food and water contaminated with the bacterium vibrio cholerae, often from faeces.

From Barron's

"Every organism is releasing their DNA into their respective environment" in the form of feathers, hair, scales, mucus or even faeces, Fruehe said.

From Barron's

The first group received faeces from old mice; the second group got them from young mice.

From BBC

"As a parent of a newborn who will soon be playing in our garden, I am particularly concerned about the health risks associated with cat faeces."

From BBC