First Known Use: before 12th century
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1dung
noun \ˈdəŋ\
: solid waste from an animal
Full Definition of DUNG
1
: the feces of an animal : manure
2
: something repulsive
— dungy \ˈdəŋ-ē\ adjective
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Origin of DUNG
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Norse dyngja manure pile
Related to DUNG
Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms
2dung
verb
Definition of DUNG
transitive verb
: to fertilize or dress with manure
intransitive verb
: defecate
First Known Use of DUNG
before 12th century
DUNG Defined for Kids
dung
noun \ˈdəŋ\
Definition of DUNG for Kids
: solid waste matter from an animal
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