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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

  1. n. A mound or deposit of kitchen refuse.
  2. n. Archaeology See midden.

WordNet 3.0

  1. n. (archeology) a mound of domestic refuse containing shells and animal bones marking the site of a prehistoric settlement

Examples

  • “During an unsystematic, unmethodical overhauling of the shell heap of an extensive kitchen midden — to apply a very dignified title to a long deserted camp — interesting testimony to the diligence and patience of the deceased occupants was obtained.”

    The Confessions of a Beachcomber

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