quern

Meanings

• noun

  A type of grinding mill for cereals and other materials.

• noun

  A large, heavy grinding stone.

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Rhymes

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urn , tern , urne , turn

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Variants

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quern , querns

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Etymology

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From Old English quern, quernian, from Proto-Germanic *kwern-, from PIE root *kwern- 'to grind'.

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Trivia

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1. Querns were commonly made from sandstone, as it was relatively easy to work with and could be easily shaped into a smooth, flat surface.

2. Querns were often decorated with intricate carvings and designs, making them not only functional but also beautiful objects.

3. The largest querns could weigh several hundred pounds and required several people to move them.

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Related Concepts

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1. millstone: A large, flat, circular grinding stone used in a mill.

2. mortar and pestle: Another tool used for grinding and crushing materials, typically made up of a bowl-shaped mortar and a pestle used to grind the material in the mortar.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, the quern was an essential tool used in the production of flour. The larger versions were used in mills, while smaller ones were used in households. The quern was also used in religious rituals, as offerings of flour and grain were ground on the quern before being presented to the gods.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'quern' sounds like 'grind' and 'urn'.

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