noun

mill

mill, factory, grinder

The old water mill is now a museum.

The old water mill is now a museum.

He works at the steel mill.

He works at the steel mill.

She used a pepper mill on her salad.

She used a pepper mill on her salad.

((a/the)) mill a building for grinding grain or a factory The old water mill is now a museum.

Synonyms: factory, plant, grinder

From Latin 'molina' (mill), which comes from 'mola' (millstone).

Think of a windmill that 'mills' grain to make a 'meal'. The sound is similar.

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