Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mixen
noun
/ˈmɪksən/
Definition
A term used chiefly in British dialect, referring to a mixture, especially of dung and other materials used as fertilizer.
Examples
- The farmer spread the mixen across the fields to enrich the soil.
- After collecting the waste, they created a mixen to use as a natural fertilizer.
Meaning
Mixen refers to a heap of dung or manure; it can also imply a general mixing of materials, particularly in farming or gardening contexts.
Synonyms
- manure
- dung
- compost
- fertilizer
