jenny

See also: Jenny and Jenný

English

Etymology

From the name Jenny, a diminutive of Janet.

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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.

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