mundungus

[ muhn-duhng-guhs ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. malodorous tobacco.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mundungus¹

1630–40; Latinized variant of Spanish mondongo tripe

Example Sentences

“You took that from Sirius’s house,” said Harry, who was almost nose to nose with Mundungus and was breathing in an unpleasant smell of old tobacco and spirits.

From Literature

“I — no — what — ?” spluttered Mundungus, who was slowly turning purple.

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“Harry, you mustn’t!” shrieked Hermione, as Mundungus started to turn blue.

From Literature

There was a bang, and Harry felt his hands fly off Mundungus’s throat.

From Literature

Harry swore at the top of his voice, spinning on the spot to see where Mundungus had gone.

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