Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

faeces

noun

ˈfiː.siːz

Definition

Waste matter expelled from the digestive tract of animals.

Examples

The farmer was concerned about the amount of faeces from his livestock affecting the soil quality.
Some animals use their faeces to mark their territory.
Researchers study animal faeces to learn about their diet and health.

Meaning

Faeces refers to the solid or semi-solid remains of food that have been digested and are discharged from the body. It is the end product of the digestive process.