Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moinho
Noun
mee-OWN-yoo
Definition
A moinho is a structure used for grinding grains into flour or meal, typically driven by water or wind.
Examples
- The ancient moinho was powered by a nearby river.
- She watched as the grains were fed into the moinho.
- In the village, there is a historical moinho that still operates today.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘moinho’ specifically refers to a mill, often associated with the process of converting raw materials into more usable forms, such as flour from wheat.
Synonyms
- mill
- gristmill
- watermill
- windmill