Pronunciation: [mənjˈʊ͡əd] (IPA) 
The word "manured" is spelled with a combination of sounds that can be tricky to transcribe. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /məˈnjʊərd/. The first syllable, "man," is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by a short "u" sound in the second syllable, and then the "r" sound at the end. This word refers to the process of adding fertilizer, or manure, to soil to improve its quality for growing plants.
Manured is the past participle of the verb "manure." It refers to the act of fertilizing or enriching the soil by adding organic or inorganic materials, commonly known as manure. Manure is commonly derived from animal waste, such as dung or urine, but it can also include decomposed plant matter or synthetic substances.
When a field, garden, or agricultural area is manured, it means that these organic or inorganic substances are added to the soil in order to improve its fertility and provide essential nutrients for plant growth. Manuring is an essential practice in agriculture, horticulture, and gardening to enhance soil productivity, increase crop yield, and improve the overall health of plants.
The process of manuring involves spreading or incorporating the manure into the soil before or during the planting season. It can be done through various methods, such as broadcasting, trenching, top-dressing, or composting. The manure gradually breaks down, releasing its nutrients into the soil, where they are absorbed by plant roots.
Manuring not only supplies essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to the soil but also improves its structure, water-holding capacity, and fertility. It encourages beneficial microbial activity, promotes earthworm populations, and reduces soil erosion. Manuring is often practiced in sustainable farming methods, organic gardening, and eco-friendly agricultural systems to minimize the use of chemical fertilizers and maintain the natural balance of nutrients in the soil.
Dressed with manure.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word manured is derived from the Middle English term manuren, which can be traced back to the Old French word manouvrer. This Old French term comes from the Late Latin word manuoperare, which is a combination of manus meaning hand and operare meaning to work. So, manured essentially means worked by hand. The suffix -ed is added to form the past participle. In the context of agriculture, manuring refers to the process of enriching soil by adding manure, hence the word manured.
