Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cornmill
noun
/ˈkɔːrnˌmɪl/
Definition
A facility or machine used to grind corn into flour or meal.
Examples
- The farmer took his corn to the local cornmill to have it ground into meal.
- In the 18th century, many villages had their own cornmills.
- Fresh flour from the cornmill enhances the flavor of many baked goods.
Meaning
The term ‘cornmill’ typically refers to a mill where corn is processed and ground into usable forms such as flour, which can then be used in various food products.
Synonyms
- gristmill
- mill
- flourmill
