millstream

mill·stream

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mil-streem]
- /ˈmɪlˌstrim/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mil-streem]
- /ˈmɪlˌstrim/

Definitions of millstream word

noun millstream the stream in a millrace. 1
abbreviation MILLSTREAM millrace. 1
noun millstream The current of water in a millrace. 1
noun millstream water that turns a mill wheel 1
noun millstream a stream of water used to turn a millwheel 0
noun millstream the water flowing in a millrace 0

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Origin of millstream

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15; mill1 + stream

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Parts of speech for Millstream

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millstream popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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