dung

[ duhng ]

noun

1. excrement, especially of animals; manure.

verb (used with object)

1. to manure (ground) with or as if with dung.

dung

/ dʌŋ /

noun

1. 1. excrement, esp of animals; manure
   2. ( as modifier )

      dung cart

2. something filthy

verb

1. tr to cover (ground) with manure

Derived Forms

• ˈdungy, adjective

Other Words From

• dungy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dung¹

before 1000; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Low German, German dung; compare Icelandic dyngja heap, dung, Swedish dynga dung, muck, Old High German tunga manuring

Word History and Origins

Origin of dung¹

Old English: prison; related to Old High German tunc cellar roofed with dung, Old Norse dyngja manure heap

Example Sentences

In 10 to 12 days, adults surface to feast for roughly 90 days on honeydew melon, decaying fruit, plant nectar and bird dung.

From Los Angeles Times

Their guano, or dung, can also be used as fertilizer.

From Los Angeles Times

Students add cow dung to food scraps from class and the school cafeteria to create compost that builds soil for the gardens.

From Los Angeles Times

Discovered in 1895 by German explorer Hermann Eberhard, Mylodon cave contained exceptionally well-preserved remains including pieces of skin, fur and dung.

From Salon

Dr Daniel tells me that he has already discovered what he believes are 15 new species of dung beetles.

From BBC

Related Words

• droppings
• feces
• manure
• poop