- a variation of feces.
faeces
Americannoun
plural noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of faeces
C15: from Latin faecēs , plural of faex sediment, dregs
Example Sentences
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"The guinea pig stood on what appeared to be a very thick mat of mud which I believe to be very old, ground down, compacted faeces."
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
"They've even put obstacles in our way while we're trying to go around trying to save animals. I found 13 cats abandoned in one house who were bathing in their own faeces."
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
On Wednesday, barristers described how damp and mould had spread to coffins, and that faeces and dried bodily fluids were seen on the floor.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Before delivering her ruling, Magistrate Wali visited the property to see the bags of faeces for herself.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Sapiens even collected animal faeces to nourish the ground in which wheat grew.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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