jenny

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See also: Jenny and Jenný

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From the name Jenny, a diminutive of Janet.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Rhymes: -ɛni

Noun[edit]

jenny (plural jennies)

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

Translations[edit]

device for spinning — see spinning jenny

female of donkey — see she-ass

Derived terms[edit]

jenny wren

Further reading[edit]

Spinning Jenny on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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