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digestion
digestive
digestive biscuit
digestive gland
digestive tract
Digger
digger
digger bee
diggings
dight
digicam
digit
digital
digital audio broadcasting
digital audiotape
digital camera
digital cash
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diggings
dig·gings [ díggingz ]


noun 
Definition:
 
mining location: a place where something is mined, especially precious metals or gems


plural noun 
Definition:
 
material excavated: material that has been dug out of a hole or mine
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