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droppings

British  
/ ˈdrɒpɪŋz /

plural noun

  1. the dung of certain animals, such as rabbits, sheep, and birds

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She had also had a cryptococcus infection - which is often linked to pigeon droppings - which her family believe hastened her decline and may have limited her treatment options.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Arakawa was found to have died on or around Feb. 11 from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a very rare disease that is spread by infected rat droppings or saliva.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 19, 2026

“The whole place was filled with his tiny presence,” Mr. Nicolson writes, amused to find the pen he picks up sticky with its droppings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

The virus can spread through bird droppings and saliva, as well as contaminated food and water, prompting concern among farmers and health authorities.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

Snooks showed us where to leave our droppings so they wouldn’t be noticed.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown

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