Ordure

usgb/ˈɔːrdʒər/
noun

Animal or human waste.

The stench of ordure was heavy in the air around the barnyard.
Visual representation of "ordure" - Animal or human waste

Often appears as...

  • heap of ordure
  • smell of ordure

Usage tips

Formal

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Visual representation of "ordure"
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Strong Connotation

The word 'ordure' often implies a strong disgust towards animal or human waste.

Illustration for Strong Connotation
The farmer cleaned the ordure with a look of revulsion.
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Sensory Imagery

'Ordure' evokes a vivid sensory experience; think smell and sight especially when used in descriptive writing.

Illustration for Sensory Imagery
Walking into the neglected park, the ordure was immediately noticeable.
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Avoid in Polite Talk

The term 'ordure' may be considered impolite; use cautiously in formal situations or with strangers.

Illustration for Avoid in Polite Talk
At the dinner table, discussion of ordure is highly inappropriate.
Visual representation of the word "Ordure"

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