Guano
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡwɑːnəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Guano is a noun meaning Dung from a sea bird or from a bat.
Meaning
Dung from a sea bird or from a bat.
More Meanings
- Coccothrinax borhidiana, a variety of palm tree indigenous to Cuba.
- (transitive) To fertilize (land) with guano.
- (obsolete) A variety of seabird.
Example Sentences
The great white bat has great white guano!
In the second experiment, a comparative trial was made between guano and bone-dust mixed with coal ashes.
Low-grade phosphatic guanos can be mixed with coffee hulls and pulp, which contain a small amount of potash.
The Animals of these Islands, are some Hogs, Lizards, and Guanoes; and some of those Creatures mentioned in Chap. XI. which are like, but much bigger than the Guano.
Word Forms
- guanos
- guanoes
- guanoing
- guanoed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bat, fertilizer, muting, guanotrophy, dung-hunter, cast.
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