Dunghill
noun
A pile of animal dung that is often used as fertilizer.
The farm had a large dunghill behind the barn where they stored manure.
Usage tips
Neutral
manure pile,fertilizer heap,waste collection
noun
A pile of animal dung that is often used as fertilizer.
The farm had a large dunghill behind the barn where they stored manure.
Usage tips
Neutral
manure pile,fertilizer heap,waste collection
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Farm Usage
Commonly used in agricultural contexts.
The old farm's dunghill provided essential nutrients for the crops.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Imagery
Often found in literature to depict neglect or decay.
The story's setting resembled a dunghill, where hope had long since faded.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can symbolize worthlessness in other contexts.
Her reputation felt like a dunghill after the scandal.
Pro Tip 1/3Farm Usage
Commonly used in agricultural contexts.
The old farm's dunghill provided essential nutrients for the crops.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Imagery
Often found in literature to depict neglect or decay.
The story's setting resembled a dunghill, where hope had long since faded.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can symbolize worthlessness in other contexts.
Her reputation felt like a dunghill after the scandal.
Pro Tip 1/3Farm Usage
Commonly used in agricultural contexts.
The old farm's dunghill provided essential nutrients for the crops.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Imagery
Often found in literature to depict neglect or decay.
The story's setting resembled a dunghill, where hope had long since faded.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can symbolize worthlessness in other contexts.
Her reputation felt like a dunghill after the scandal.
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