Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

devils-dung

Noun

/ˈdɛvəlz dʌŋ/

Definition

A term used to refer to the plant commonly known as asafoetida, often used in cooking and traditional medicine.

Examples

Many Indian dishes incorporate devil’s dung for its distinctive flavor.
In traditional medicine, devil’s dung is believed to have various therapeutic properties.

Meaning

Devil’s dung is a resin obtained from the giant fennel plant, valued for its strong, pungent odor and various uses in culinary and medicinal practices.