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Winnower — Win now*er, n. One who, or that which, winnows; specifically, a winnowing machine. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
winnower — noun see winnow I … New Collegiate Dictionary
winnower — noun One who winnows … Wiktionary
winnower — win·now·er … English syllables
winnower — nəwə(r) noun ( s) Etymology: Middle English winewer, from winewen to winnow + er : one that winnows; especially : a winnowing machine … Useful english dictionary
winnow — winnower, n. /win oh/, v.t. 1. to free (grain) from the lighter particles of chaff, dirt, etc., esp. by throwing it into the air and allowing the wind or a forced current of air to blow away impurities. 2. to drive or blow (chaff, dirt, etc.)… … Universalium
Millet, Jean-François — born Oct. 4, 1814, Gruchy, France died Jan. 20, 1875, Barbizon French painter. Born to a peasant family, he studied with a painter in Paris, but when one of his two submissions to the Salon was rejected (1840), he returned to Cherbourg, where… … Universalium
fan — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. fanner, blower, winnower, flabellum, ventilator; wind; informal, devotee, follower, enthusiast, supporter, rooter (sl.), addict (sl.), groupie (sl.). See activity. v. t. blow, winnow, cool, refresh,… … English dictionary for students
Ventilator — Ven ti*la tor, n. [Cf. F. ventilateur, L. ventilator a winnower.] A contrivance for effecting ventilation; especially, a contrivance or machine for drawing off or expelling foul or stagnant air from any place or apartment, or for introducing that … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
winnow — I. verb Etymology: Middle English winewen, from Old English windwian to fan, winnow; akin to Old High German wintōn to fan, Latin vannus winnowing fan, ventus wind more at wind Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. a. (1) to remove (as… … New Collegiate Dictionary
