Definition

The solid waste that comes from animals, often used as fertilizer in farming.

Example

Farmers often use dung to enrich the soil in their fields.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a field covered in dung?

Yeah, it can be pretty gross, especially the smell.

Right? It makes me think twice about walking through farms.

Same here! But it can be useful for fertilizing the soil.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To fertilize land using animal waste.

Example

Farmers often dung their fields to improve soil fertility.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you decided to dung your vegetable garden this year.

Yeah, I wanted to give the plants a good boost for the growing season.

That sounds like a great idea; I should do the same for mine.

Root Explanation

The word 'dung' originates from Old English 'dung', meaning excrement or manure. It refers specifically to animal waste used as fertilizer.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'dung' which directly refers to animal waste, helping you remember that 'dung' means excrement.

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