devil's dung

noun

1. asafetida.

Word History and Origins

Origin of devil's dung¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

The Europeans were less friendly, calling it devil's dung and stinking gum.

From BBC

More superficially perhaps, the pope, who has called money “the devil’s dung”, values modesty; Mr Trump does not.

From Economist

In recent months, the pope’s indictment of unfettered capitalism as “the devil’s dung” and his calls for sweeping cultural and lifestyle changes to reduce global warming have fueled a perception among some conservatives that Francis is a leftist, with Marxist views dressed up in white vestments.

From Washington Post

Memorable moments included calling the unfettered drive for money "the devil's dung" and receiving, albeit with apparent hesitation, a hammer and sickle crucifix from Bolivian President Evo Morales.

From Los Angeles Times

He quoted his namesake, St Francis of Assisi, in calling money the “devil’s dung,” according to Vatican Radio.

From Time