Midden (Noun)
Meaning 1
(archeology) a mound of domestic refuse containing shells and animal bones marking the site of a prehistoric settlement.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
A heap of dung or refuse.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The farm's midden was a massive pile of manure that needed to be spread across the fields.
- In the medieval village, the midden was a communal heap of waste and garbage.
- Near the ancient settlement, archaeologists discovered a large midden filled with pottery shards and food scraps.
- The zookeepers had to clean out the animal enclosures daily to prevent the buildup of midden.
- Locals warned tourists not to stray from the path, or they might stumble into the village's midden.