dunghills

noun

plural of dunghill
as in manures

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  1. manures
  2. droppings
  3. muck
Noun
  • Local compost, manures or commercial garden soils are good sources of organic matter.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • Use of animal manures and human waste to boost crops goes back even further in time.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Definition of manures
Noun
  • The acidity in bird droppings can corrode metal, stain wood, dull finishes, and etch paint if left too long.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • The inspector noticed two old rodent droppings, but the issue was fixed at the time of the inspection, according to the report.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
Definition of droppings
Noun
  • Once more than 20 feet deep in some areas, Lake Jesup today is barely six feet deep as muck and other debris have accumulated on the bottom.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • Yes, Nolan’s tendency to make the sound editing a bit murky or a bit too loud at times while the dialogue sinks into the sonic muck, all these things are true here.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of muck
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“Dunghills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dunghills. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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