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winnowing

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Winnowing (noun) means the process of separating the husks from grain.

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The process of separating the husks from grain.

"At first I tried to handle the seasonal winnowings with a large three-bin compost device." — Thomas C. Cooper, How Green Is My Garden? (2007)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

winnow sifting fanning

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Rhymes for winnowing

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What is the meaning of winnowing?

"winnowing" (noun) means the process of separating the husks from grain.

What is another word for winnowing?

Other words for "winnowing" include fanning, winnow, sifting.

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