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dung, manure

Definition:

The term "dung" refers to human or animal solid waste, and is also called feces or excrement. When used as fertilizer for enriching the soil, it is called "manure."

  • These terms can also be used figuratively to refer to something that is worthless or not important.
  • Dried animal dung is often used for fuel.
  • The expression "be like dung on the face of the earth" could be translated as, "be scattered like worthless dung over the land."
  • The "Dung Gate" in the South Wall of Jerusalem was probably the gate where garbage and trash were taken out of the city.

(See also: gate)

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