Definition

Relating to or made from waste matter, especially feces.

Example

The farmer used stercoraceous material to enrich the soil.

Conversation

Did you smell that awful odor outside today?

Yeah, it was really bad! I think it was something stercoraceous.

I can't believe how strong it was, like something died nearby.

Right? I hope it goes away soon; it was so unpleasant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stercoraceous is formed from "stercus" (meaning dung or excrement) and the suffix "-aceous" (meaning of or pertaining to). The word describes something that is related to or resembling dung.

Memory Tip

Think of 'stercus' which means dung, and remember that 'stercoraceous' refers to something that is related to or resembles dung.

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