midden

Meanings

• An archaeological term referring to a site where waste materials have been deposited, particularly during the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods.

  - "The midden at the archaeological site contained numerous artifacts."
  - "The midden dated back to the Neolithic period and provided valuable insights into the lives of early farmers."

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Rhymes

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dene , gene , stene

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Homophones

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1. Midden (nl) : Archaeological term for a site where waste materials have been deposited.
   

2. Midden (en) : A large heap or pile, such as a pile of leaves or a stack of logs.
   

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Variants

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midden , middens , kitchen midden , kitchen middens

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Forms

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Etymology

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Old English 'midan' meaning 'to meet' or 'to gather', which evolved into the term 'midden' used in archaeology.

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Trivia

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1. {"text"=>"Did you know that the term 'midden' comes from the Old English word 'midan', which means 'to meet' or 'to gather'?", "answer"=>"Yes, that is correct."}

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Related Concepts

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1. Archaeological site: An archaeological site refers to a location where archaeological investigations have been conducted, often resulting in the discovery and excavation of various archaeological features, such as buildings, tombs, and middens.

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Culture

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In various cultures, middens have been used as a source of materials for construction, such as clay or shells, and for fertilizer, such as fish bones or animal manure.

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