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guano

Syllabification: (gua·no)
Pronunciation: /ˈgwänō/
Definition of guano

noun (plural guanos)

  • the excrement of seabirds and bats, used as fertilizer.
  • an artificial fertilizer resembling natural guano, especially one made from fish.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Spanish, or from Latin American Spanish huano, from Quechua huanu 'dung'

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