Meaning & use
Faeces
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Solid bodily waste discharged from the bowels; the British spelling of "feces."
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The vet asked for a sample of the dog's faeces to test for parasites.
Researchers analyzed faeces from the herd to monitor the animals' diet.
A note on using this word
"Faeces" is the standard British and Commonwealth spelling, while "feces" is preferred in American English.
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