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Definition humanure in British English

humanure noun

noun
1

solid waste from the human body which is later reused as compost or manure. It is a blend of the words 'human' and 'manure'.

Example

Cooking would now be outside - rain or shine - on a rocket stove; mobile and laptop would be run off solar; I'd use wood I either coppiced or scavenged to heat my humble abode, and a compost loo for humanure.

Definition humanure in British English