droppings
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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It emerged that a fungal infection often linked to pigeon droppings had been listed as a contributory factor in the death of a 10-year-old boy.
From BBC
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
A pigeon infestation followed, leaving every room covered in bird droppings.
From BBC
“The whole place was filled with his tiny presence,” Mr. Nicolson writes, amused to find the pen he picks up sticky with its droppings.
Some were so neglected they had to be cleaned of rat droppings before they could be analysed.
From BBC
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