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Midden Definition & Meaning

midden
noun
  1. (archeology) a mound of domestic refuse containing shells and animal bones marking the site of a prehistoric settlement
  2. a heap of dung or refuse

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What does midden mean?
(archeology) a mound of domestic refuse containing shells and animal bones marking the site of a prehistoric settlement a heap of dung or refuse
What part of speech is midden?
Midden is a noun.
How many definitions does midden have?
Midden has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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