devil's dung

noun

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Nearby words

devil's advocate, devil's bit, devil's club, devil's coach-horse, devil's darning needle, devil's dung, devil's food cake, devil's grip, devil's island, devil's mark, devil's paintbrush

Origin of devil's dung

First recorded in 1595–1605

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