mongo
n.— «“Mongo” is slang for garbage salvaged from streets and trash heaps. Any rubbish can qualify, whether it’s edible, wearable, useful or indescribable.» —“‘Mongo’: I Love Trash” by Jane and Michael Stern New York Times June 20, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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