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verb (used with object)
1.
to free (grain) from the lighter particles of chaff, dirt, etc., especially by throwing it into the air and allowing the wind or a forced current of air to blow away impurities.
2.
to drive or blow (chaff, dirt, etc.) away by fanning.
3.
to blow upon; fan.
4.
to subject to some process of separating or distinguishing; analyze critically; sift: to winnow a mass of statements.
5.
EXPANDto separate or distinguish (valuable from worthless parts) (sometimes followed by out): to winnow falsehood from truth.
6.
to pursue (a course) with flapping wings in flying.
7.
COLLAPSEto fan or stir (the air) as with the wings in flying.
verb (used without object)
8.
to free grain from chaff by wind or driven air.
9.
to fly with flapping wings; flutter.
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Winnowed
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
noun
10.
a device or contrivance used for winnowing.
11.
an act of winnowing.
Related forms
win·now·er, noun
un·win·nowed, adjective
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Word Origin & History
winnow
O.E. windwian, from wind "air in motion, paring down," see wind (n.). Cognate with O.N. vinza, O.H.G. winton "to fan, winnow," Goth. diswinþjan "to throw (grain) apart," L. vannus "winnowing fan."
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