dung
word
Definition
Dung is the solid waste or excrement produced by animals, especially cows and horses. It is often used as a natural fertilizer for plants.
Usage & Nuances
"Dung" is a formal or technical word, mainly used in agriculture, biology, or when describing manure. It is less common in daily conversation than "poop" or "manure". Common phrases: "cow dung", "dung beetle".
Spanish: estiércolPortuguese (BR): estercoPortuguese (PT): estrumeChinese (Simplified): 粪便Chinese (Traditional): 糞便Hindi: गोबरArabic: روثBengali: গোবর - পশুর মলRussian: навоз - помёт (животных)Japanese: 糞（ふん）Vietnamese: phân (động vật)Korean: 똥 - 분 (동물)Turkish: gübre - dışkı (hayvan)Urdu: گوبر - جانوروں کی لیدIndonesian: kotoran (hewan) - pupuk kandang
Example Sentences
Many beetles eat dung in the wild.
basic
The farmer used cow dung to fertilize the fields.
basic
You can see dung piles on the farm trails.
basic
Dung beetles roll dung into balls to feed their young.
natural
The smell of fresh dung filled the barn.
natural
Some people use dried dung as fuel for cooking or heating.
natural