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stercoraceous definition

ster·co·ra·ceous (stʉr′kə rā′s̸həs)

adjective

of, like, or containing feces, or dung

Etymology: < L stercus (gen. stercoris), dung < IE base *(s)ter- > ON threkkr, Ger dreck, dirt, filth + -aceous

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