Definitions for: Fecula


[n] excreta (especially of insects)



Webster (1913) Definition: Fec"u*la, n.; pl. Fecul[AE] [L. faecula burnt tartar
or salt of tartar, dim. of faex, faecis, sediment, dregs: cf.
F. f['e]cule.]
Any pulverulent matter obtained from plants by simply
breaking down the texture, washing with water, and
subsidence. Especially:
(a) The nutritious part of wheat; starch or farina; -- called
also amylaceous fecula.
(b) The green matter of plants; chlorophyll.

See Also: body waste, excrement, excreta, excretion, excretory product

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