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Ordure

usgb/ˈɔːrdʒər/Volume
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Strong ConnotationPlay
The word 'ordure' often implies a strong disgust towards animal or human waste. SlideThe farmer cleaned the ordure with a look of revulsion.
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Sensory ImageryPlay
'Ordure' evokes a vivid sensory experience; think smell and sight especially when used in descriptive writing. SlideWalking into the neglected park, the ordure was immediately noticeable.
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Avoid in Polite TalkPlay
The term 'ordure' may be considered impolite; use cautiously in formal situations or with strangers. SlideAt the dinner table, discussion of ordure is highly inappropriate.