Meaning
A grinding apparatus for substances such as grains, seeds, etc. (Some are small and simple, and some are large and complex.)
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English mylne, mille, from Old English mylen, from Proto-West Germanic *mulīnu (“mill”), from Late Latin molīna, molīnum, molīnus (“mill”), from Latin molō (“grind, mill”, verb), closely allied to Proto-Germanic *muljaną (“to crush, grind”) (see English millstone). Perhaps cognate with Milne (a surname). Doublet of moline, moulin, and blin.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 44 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-17MAFILOY
- 2026-09-12IALMPRT
- 2026-08-08MEILTUV
- 2026-07-31MAILOPT
- 2026-07-20IHLMNOT
- 2026-07-13MACILOT
- 2026-07-02MEGILNT
- 2026-06-26MACGILY
- 2026-06-04MANIDLT
- 2026-06-02LDEIMNW
- 2026-05-14IBMKELO
- 2026-04-19MATLINU
+32 earlier appearances in the archive.