dung

dung · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Animal excrement, especially when used as fertilizer.

  2. 2.

    Feces of any animal.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    dung beetle — An insect that feeds on and breeds in dung
  • •
    dung heap — A pile of animal waste
  • •
    cow dung — Excrement from cattle, often used as fertilizer

Related words

See also: excrement, fertilizer, manure
Synonyms: droppings, excrement, feces, manure

Etymology

From Old English dung, of Germanic origin, related to German Dung ("manure").