horse manure

The term "horse manure" can refer to both the actual feces of a horse used in farming and a slang term for nonsense.

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Definition

B2Agriculture

(technical)The feces of a horse, often used to enrich soil as a fertilizer.

Example

  • Farmers often use horse manure to improve the fertility of their soil.
  • Composting horse manure can enhance its effectiveness as a fertilizer.

C1Informal Speech

(slang, derogatory)A term used to describe something as nonsense or worthless.

Example

  • He claimed he could predict the future, but I thought it was all horse manure.
  • Don't believe everything he says; most of it is horse manure.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "horse manure":

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