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| jun·gle [ júng g'l ] (plural jun·gles) |
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| Definition: |
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1. tropical forest: an area of tropical rain forest covered with vegetation so dense that it is largely impenetrable
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2. thickly covered area: any area covered with dense vegetation
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3. tangle: a tangled or confused mass
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4. complex matter: a frustratingly or impenetrably complex system
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5. harsh place: a harsh environment characterized by fierce competitiveness or struggle for survival
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6. hobo camp: a place where homeless people camp
(
dated slang
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| [Late 18th century. Via Hindi jaṅgal "wasteland" < Sanskrit jāṅgala "dry"] |
