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Definition of bonemeal

bonemeal

/ˈboʊnˌmiːl/
bone · meal
Plural:bonemeals
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bonemeal Lexical Profile

bonemeal Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A coarse or finely ground powder made from crushed animal bones and slaughterhouse waste, used primarily as an organic soil fertilizer rich in phosphorus and calcium, or as a mineral supplement in animal feed.

Example

"The gardener mixed a handful of bonemeal into the soil before planting the spring flower bulbs."

• Nearby Words

boneless
bonelessly
bonelike
bonemeal
boner
boneyard
bonfire

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bonemeal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bonemeal
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