windmills
|wind/mills|
/ˈwɪndˌmɪlz/
(windmill)
wind-powered structure
Etymology
'windmill' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'wind' and 'mille,' where 'wind' meant 'air in motion' and 'mille' meant 'grinding apparatus.'
'windmille' transformed into the modern English word 'windmill' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'a mill powered by the wind,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a structure that converts wind power into rotational energy by means of vanes called sails or blades.
The old windmills in the countryside are a beautiful sight.
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Noun 2
a toy or device that spins when blown by the wind, often used by children.
The child was delighted with the colorful windmill toy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45