Added 9 October 2026
defecation
/ˌdɛfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun
Latin root: dēfaecātiō Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about defecation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The elimination of fecal waste through the anus.
Origin
17th century, borrowed from Late Latin dēfaecātiō.
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