jenny

See also: Jenny and Jenný

English

Etymology

From the name Jenny, a diminutive of Janet.

Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -ɛni

Noun

jenny (plural jennies)

1. A device for spinning thread from fiber onto multiple spindles (also called spinning jenny).
2. A female creature of certain kinds, such as wren and donkey.
3. A catmill.

Translations

device for spinning — see spinning jenny

female of donkey — see she-ass

Derived terms

• jenny wren

See also

• Wikipedia article on the spinning jenny