German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German misthoufe. Equivalent to Mist +‎ Haufen. Compare Dutch mesthoop.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪstˌhaʊ̯fən/
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Noun

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Misthaufen m (strong, genitive Misthaufens, plural Misthaufen, diminutive Misthäufchen n)

  1. dungheap, dunghill

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