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windfarm

or wind farm

[ wind-fahrm ]
/ ˈwɪndˌfɑrm /

noun Energy.

a large grouping of wind generators or wind plants located at a site having dependable strong winds.

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Origin of windfarm

First recorded in 1975–80; wind1 + farm

Words nearby windfarm

winder, Windermere, wind erosion, windfall, windfall tax, windfarm, windflaw, windflower, windgall, wind gap, wind gauge
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British Dictionary definitions for windfarm

wind farm

noun

a large group of wind-driven generators for electricity supply
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Scientific definitions for windfarm

wind farm

A power plant that uses windmills or wind turbines to generate electricity.
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