dung
UK: dʌŋ | US: dʌŋ
n. animal excrement, especially from large mammals like cows or horses
n. (archaic) manure used as fertilizer
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"Dung" traces back to Old English dung, meaning "manure" or "fertilizer," derived from Proto-Germanic dungō. It shares roots with Old Norse dyngja ("manure heap") and German Dung. The word has retained its core meaning for over a millennium, reflecting its practical role in agriculture. Unlike compound words, "dung" evolved as a compact unit, likely due to its everyday utility in farming societies.
Farmers spread dung across the fields to enrich the soil.
The stable was filled with the pungent smell of fresh dung.
In some cultures, dried dung is used as fuel for fires.
The archaeologists found ancient dung deposits, revealing clues about livestock diets.
Avoid stepping in the cow dung while walking through the pasture.