"defecator" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdɛfɪˌkeɪtə(ɹ)/ [UK], /ˈdɛfəˌkeɪtə(ɹ)/ [UK] Forms: defecators [plural]
Etymology: From defecate + -or. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|defecate|or}} defecate + -or Head templates: {{en-noun}} defecator (plural defecators)
  1. One who defecates.
    Sense id: en-defecator-en-noun-~rvFvTJp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -or Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 56 44 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -or: 63 37
  2. (archaic) That which cleanses or purifies; especially, an apparatus for removing impurities from juices and syrups. Tags: archaic
    Sense id: en-defecator-en-noun-5gfS0bJp

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