What does FRASS mean?

Frass

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Frass refers to the excrement or droppings of insects, especially caterpillars, which is often found in small piles beneath infested plants.

Pronunciations: US: /fras/; UK: /fras/

Origin and Usage: The word "frass" is believed to have originated from the German word "Fraß," which means "food." It has been in use in English since the 1800s and is commonly used in entomology to describe insect droppings.

Synonyms: Insect droppings, excrement, feces, scat

Related Words: Grass, brass, crass, trass, drass

Example Sentences:

• The leaves of the plant were covered in frass, indicating a caterpillar infestation.
• The frass of the beetles was found all over the tree.
• The frass was collected and analyzed to determine the type of insect causing the damage.