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feces

plural noun
fe·​ces | \ ˈfÄ“-(ËŒ)sÄ“z How to pronounce feces (audio) \

Definition of feces

: bodily waste discharged through the anus : excrement

First Known Use of feces

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for feces

Middle English, from Latin faec-, faex (singular) dregs

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feces

noun

English Language Learners Definition of feces

: solid waste that is released from the body

feces

noun plural
fe·​ces | \ ˈfÄ“-ËŒsÄ“z How to pronounce feces (audio) \

Kids Definition of feces

: body waste that passes out from the intestine

feces

noun plural
fe·​ces
variants: or chiefly British faeces \ ˈfÄ“-​(ËŒ)sÄ“z How to pronounce faeces (audio) \

Medical Definition of feces

: bodily waste discharged through the anus : excrement

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