cow manure
Definition
- Noun:
- Cow excreta used as fertilizer: The dung of cattle, specifically cows, which is collected and used to enrich soil for growing plants.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The farmer spread cow manure on the field to improve the soil quality.
- Organic gardeners often prefer using cow manure over chemical fertilizers.
Advanced Usage
- "Well-rotted cow manure": Refers to manure that has been composted or aged, making it less potent and safer for direct application to plants.
- For this delicate crop, you should only use well-rotted cow manure.
Variants and Related Words
- Manure (n): Animal dung used for fertilizing land. "Cow manure" is a specific type.
- The garden center sells bags of manure.
- Dung (n): The excrement of animals. This is a more general term.
- He collected the dung from the pasture.
Synonyms
- Cow dung: A direct synonym, though it may not always imply its use as fertilizer.
- Fertilizer: A general term for any substance used to make soil more fertile, which can include cow manure.
Related Phrases
- To manure a field/garden: The act of applying manure to land.
- Every spring, he manures the vegetable patch with cow manure.
Noun
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cow excreta used as fertilizer
