sterko

Esperanto

Etymology

From Latin stercus.

Noun

sterko (uncountable, accusative sterkon)

fermented animal excrement used for fertilizer, manure
(figuratively) crap

See also

feko (“shit”) (slang)
fekaĵo (“dungheap”)

Ido

Etymology

Borrowed from Esperanto sterko, Latin stercus.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈsterko/

Noun

sterko (plural sterki)

dung, muck

Usage notes

Manure made out of the excrement of animals (mixed with straw).

Derived terms

sterkizar (“to manure, dung”)
sterkamaso (“dung heap”)
sterkaquo (“liquid manure”)
sterko-skarabeo (“coprophagan; dung beetle”)

See also

dungo

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