dung
1dung
noun \ˈdəŋ\Definition of DUNG
1
: the feces of an animal : manure
2
: something repulsive
— dungy \ˈdəŋ-ē\ adjective
Examples of DUNG
- <researchers tracked the wild gorillas by following the piles of dung>
Origin of DUNG
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Norse dyngja manure pile
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to DUNG
Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms
2dung
verbDefinition of DUNG
transitive verb
: to fertilize or dress with manure
intransitive verb
: defecate
First Known Use of DUNG
before 12th century
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