Dung: meaning, definitions and examples

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dung

[ dʌŋ ]

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animal waste

Dung is the excrement of animals. It is often used as fertilizer in agriculture.

Synonyms

droppings, excrement, manure

Examples of usage

Farmers use dung to enrich the soil and improve crop growth.
The dung beetle rolls balls of dung to feed its larvae.

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rubbish or waste

Dung can also refer to rubbish or waste material, especially in a derogatory sense.

Synonyms

garbage, rubbish, trash

Examples of usage

He was living in a house full of dung and filth.
The streets were littered with dung and debris.

Translations

Translations of the word "dung" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estrume

🇮🇳 गोबर

🇩🇪 Dünger

🇮🇩 pupuk

🇺🇦 гній

🇵🇱 nawóz

🇯🇵 肥料 (ひりょう)

🇫🇷 fumier

🇪🇸 estiércol

🇹🇷 gübre

🇰🇷 거름

🇸🇦 سماد

🇨🇿 hnůj

🇸🇰 hnoj

🇨🇳 肥料 (féi liào)

🇸🇮 gnoj

🇮🇸 áburður

🇰🇿 тыңайтқыш

🇬🇪 სასუქი

🇦🇿 gübrə

🇲🇽 estiércol

Word origin

The word 'dung' originated from the Old English word 'dyng,' which referred to animal excrement. Over time, it evolved to encompass other forms of waste and rubbish. Dung has been used for centuries as a natural fertilizer in agriculture, contributing to the growth of crops and plants.