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Definition of Fecula
1. Noun. Excreta (especially of insects).
Definition of Fecula
1. n. Any pulverulent matter obtained from plants by simply breaking down the texture, washing with water, and subsidence.
Definition of Fecula
1. fecal matter [n -LAE]
Medical Definition of Fecula
1. Origin: L.faeula burnt tartar or salt of tartar, dim. Of faex, faecis, sediment, dregs: cf. F. Fecule. Any pulverulent matter obtained from plants by simply breaking down the texture, washing with water, and subsidence. Especially: The nutritious part of wheat; starch or farina; called also amylaceous fecula. The green matter of plants; chlorophyll. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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