Meaning & Definition of Guano in English
Guano
Pronunciation:
/ˈɡwɑːnoʊ/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
guanosMeaning 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
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.