water pimpernel

Meanings

• noun

  A small water wheel or water pump with a perforated wheel or bucket, used to lift water from a source.

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Variants

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water pimpernel , water pimpernels

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Etymology

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From the English words 'water' and 'pimp' (a small water wheel or water pump), and 'pernel' (a perforated wheel or bucket).

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Trivia

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1. The 'water pimpernel' is also known as a 'water scoop' or 'water wheel scoop'.

2. The 'water pimpernel' was used extensively in ancient Rome for irrigation and water supply systems.

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Related Concepts

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1. water wheel: A large wheel that uses the force of moving water to turn a shaft and perform work, such as milling grain or pumping water.

2. water pump: A machine that moves water by raising it from a lower level to a higher level, typically using a piston or impeller.

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Culture

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In Welsh folklore, the 'water pimpernel' is believed to have mystical properties and is used in rituals to ensure a good harvest or to protect livestock from disease.

How to Memorize "water pimpernel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small wheel or bucket with holes in it, turning in water to lift it up.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a small water wheel or water pump.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the words 'water', 'pimp', and 'pernel' to represent the 'water pimpernel'.

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