excreta

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body

Etymology

From Latin excrēta, neuter plural of excrētus, past participle of excernere.

Synonyms

body waste, excretion, excrement, excretory product

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