fecula noun. ['fɛkjʊlǝ] Also faecula. Pl. -lae [-li:]. L17.
[Latin faecula crust of wine, dim. of faex dregs, sediment: see -CULE.]
1. Sediment resulting from infusion of crushed vegetable matter; esp. starch obtained in this way. Also gen., sediment, dregs. L17.

2. Faecal matter of insects or other invertebrates. E20.

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