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mill

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/mɪl/

grinding building

Etymology
Etymology Information

'mill' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'mola,' where 'mola' meant 'millstone.'

Historical Evolution

'mola' transformed into the Old English word 'mylen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mill.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'millstone,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a building for grinding grain.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour.

The old mill by the river is now a museum.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to grind or crush something in a mill.

They mill the wheat into flour.

Synonyms

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