mundungus

noun

mun·​dun·​gus ˌmən-ˈdəŋ-gəs How to pronounce mundungus (audio)
archaic
: foul-smelling tobacco

Word History

Etymology

modification of Spanish mondongo tripe

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mundungus was in 1641

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Cite this Entry

“Mundungus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mundungus. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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