midden

🇺🇸 /ˈmɪdn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmɪdn/
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A heap or collection of waste material, typically found near a house or where people live, and often consisting of animal remains or other discarded items.

The archaeologists discovered a large midden at the ancient village site, which provided valuable information about the daily life of the inhabitants.

translation

n. A heap or collection of waste material, typically found near a house or where people live, and often consisting of animal remains or other discarded items.

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Plural middens