jenny
English
Etymology
From the name Jenny, a diminutive of Janet.
Pronunciation
Noun
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.
Derived terms
Translations
device for spinning — see spinning jenny
female of donkey — see she-ass
Further reading
Spinning Jenny on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Finnish
Pronunciation
Noun
jenny
Declension
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