manuring
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/məˈnʊrɪŋ/
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/məˈnjʊərɪŋ/
(manure)
fertilizing substance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'manure' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'manuren,' where 'manu-' meant 'hand' and '-operare' meant 'to work.'
Historical Evolution
'manuren' transformed into the modern English word 'manure' through Old French 'manouvrer.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to work by hand,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to apply fertilizer.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of applying manure to soil to improve its fertility.
Farmers are manuring the fields to prepare for the next planting season.
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Last updated: 2025/03/04 20:21