Jungle

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
• Rhymes: -ʌŋɡəl

Origin

1776, via Hindi जंगल and Urdu جنگل, from Sanskrit जङ्गल (jaṅgala, "arid, sterile, desert").

Full definition of jungle

Noun

1. A large, undeveloped, humid forest, especially in a tropical region, that is home to many wild plants and animals.
2. (colloquial) A place where people behave ruthlessly, unconstrained by law or morality.It’s a jungle out there.
3. (slang) An area where hobos camp together.
4. (uncountable) A style of electronic music related to drum and bass.

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