water mill
noun
a mill with machinery driven by water.
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Origin of water mill
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
Words nearby water mill
watermeal, water measurer, watermelon, water meter, water milfoil, water mill, water mint, water moccasin, water mold, water motor, Water Music
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British Dictionary definitions for water mill
water mill
noun
a mill operated by a water wheel
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