molinet

See also: Molinet

English

Etymology

From French moulinet, from moulin +‎ -et. Doublet of moulinet.

Noun

molinet (plural molinets)

  1. (historical) A short rod that was used for stirring hot chocolate drinks before emulsifiers were available.

Catalan

Etymology

From molí (“mill”) +‎ -et.

Pronunciation

Noun

molinet m (plural molinets)

  1. diminutive of molí (“mill”)
  2. handmill (for pepper, coffee, etc.)
  3. (nautical) windlass
  4. (oceanography) current meter
  5. (swimming) eggbeater
  6. (television) commercial bumper

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