guano

Example Sentences

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In the absence of alternatives, it began supporting a program to increase use of organic fertilizers from seabird excrement, known as guano.

From Seattle Times

The teeming colonies of coastal birds were the most important driver of Peru's economy during the 19th century following independence from Spain, as guano - the Quechua word for bird excrement - was prized as fertilizer.

From Reuters

In a separate study, he and colleagues took blood samples from people in Laos who collect bat guano for a living.

From Seattle Times

Eloit said he "would be very interested" in obtaining samples from bats and caves in Enshi, adding that gathering bat guano could be a start.

From Washington Post

Yes, it was guano loco crazy to make that leap.

From Washington Post