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dropping

noun

: a piece of solid waste from an animal or bird

Full Definition of DROPPING

1
:  something dropped
2
plural :  dung
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First Known Use of DROPPING

14th century

Related to DROPPING

Synonyms
dirt, doo-doo, dung, excrement, excreta, feces, ordure, poop, scat, slops, soil, waste
Antonyms
continuation

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. dropping
  2. dropping board
  3. name-dropping
  4. pigeon-dropping
  5. ring dropping
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