moulinette

English

noun
Definitions
  • (cookery) A food mill.
  • (swordfighting) The ostentatious twirling of a sword when facing multiple opponents, suggesting the turning sails of a windmill.

Etymology

Borrowed from French moulinette.

Origin

French

moulinette

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