English Explanatory Dictionary

dunghill

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A heap of dung, especially one for agricultural purposes.
  2. Any wretchedly mean, dirty or loathsome place, situation or condition.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dunghill.wav

Word forms

dunghill dunghills dung-hill dunghil

Etymology

From dung + hill.

Synonyms

muckheap dungheap

Derived words

dunghilly
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