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midden

/mɪdən/ noun · British & US
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What does midden mean?

noun

A heap of refuse or waste, especially one made by animals. A deposit of animal or human waste, often used as a source of archaeological information.

Example

"The archaeologists carefully excavated the ancient midden to learn more about the lives of the people who lived there."

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