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Meaning & Definition of Guano in English

English

Guano

Pronunciation:

/ˈɡwɑːnoʊ/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

guanos

Meaning and Definition of Guano

1. Primary Definition

Fertilizer containing the accumulated excrement of seabirds or bats.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: A fertilizer consisting of the accumulated excrement of seabirds and bats, found chiefly in tropical islands.

    Example Sentence: The farmers used guano to enrich the soil and improve crop yield.

  • Definition: Any similar substance that can be used as a fertilizer.

    Example Sentence: Commercial fertilizers often include guano as a natural ingredient.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish 'guano', derived from the Quechua word 'wanu'.

Synonyms

fertilizer | manure | dung

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • guano economy: An economic system or condition reliant on exports of guano.
  • to hit the guano: To be put in a disastrous situation.

Translations

  • Spanish: guano
  • French: guano
  • German: Guano
  • Russian: гуано

Related Words

  • manure: Animal dung used for fertilizing land.
  • fertilizer: A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility.

Slang Meanings of guano

  • Meaning: A term used to refer humorously to something worthless or undesirable.

    Example Sentence: This project is just guano; it's going nowhere.

  • Meaning: Used to describe a situation that is very messy or chaotic.

    Example Sentence: After the party, my place looked like guano.