Dunghill
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dunghill is a noun meaning A heap of dung, especially one for agricultural purposes.
Meaning
A heap of dung, especially one for agricultural purposes.
More Meanings
- (figurative, derogatory) Any wretchedly mean, dirty or loathsome place, situation or condition.
Example Sentences
He raiſeth vp the poore out of the duſt: and lifteth the needie out of the dung-hill:
Word Forms
- dunghills
- dung-hill
- dunghil
Synonyms for dunghill
Depending on context, synonyms include muckheap, dungheap, muckhill.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include muckhill, muckheap, mixen, dung-hill, dunghil, dunghole.
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