mulm

/ˈmʌm/

Definitions

1. noun

a residue or deposit of dung or faeces, especially that of birds.

“The mulm in the nest was a sign that the birds had recently been there.”

2. noun

a mass of mucus or other thick discharge from an animal’s nose or air passages.

“The vet examined the horse’s mulm to determine the cause of its illness.”

Synonyms

  • dung
  • guano
  • mire

Antonyms

  • cleanliness
  • sanitation