Meaning & use
defecate
To discharge solid waste from the body through the bowels.
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The zoo posted a sign explaining why elephants defecate so frequently each day.
Puppies often need to defecate shortly after eating or waking up.
A note on using this word
Defecate is the clinical, neutral term used in medical and biological contexts; poop and go to the bathroom are more casual alternatives.
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