Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

esterco

noun
/ɛsˈtɛr.ku/
Definition
Animal dung or manure.
Examples
  • The farmer applied esterco to enhance the soil’s fertility.
  • Composting esterco can produce high-quality organic fertilizer.
  • Not all plants thrive with esterco; it’s important to know which crops benefit from it.
Meaning
Esterco refers specifically to the feces of animals, often used as fertilizer in agriculture.
Synonyms
  • manure
  • dung
  • feces
  • droppings