Augean stables

Definitions of Augean stables
  1. noun
    (Greek mythology) the extremely dirty stables that were finally cleaned by Hercules who diverted two rivers through them
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    example of:
    horse barn, stable, stalls
    a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
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