faecal matter

A form of fecal matter — Feces.

Meanings

nounfaecal matter (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of fecal matter.

    The family that makes the Squatty Potty says this posture unfurls your colon and gives your faecal matter a clear run from your gut to the bowl, reducing bloating, constipation and the straining that causes haemorrhoids.

    2018, Alex Blasdel, “Bowel movement: the push to change the way you poo”, in Guardian

Synonyms & antonyms

nounsolid excretory product evacuated from the bowels

Broader

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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