"Winnowed" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Selected or chosen after careful examination or consideration; removed or excluded from a larger group, especially after the removal of things that are unwanted or unsatisfactory.
The word "winnings" refers to the amount of money or prizes won, especially in a game, competition, or bet.
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba, Canada. It is located at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, near the geographic center of North America. The name "Winnipeg" is derived from the Cree language, in which it means "muddy water".
Winnipegosis (noun): a small town located in Manitoba, Canada, directly east of Lake Dauphin and Hudson Bay; it is situated near the town of Dauphin and is known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities.
A winnower is a device used to separate the finer parts of a mixture from the coarser parts by blowing a current of air through it.
Winnowing refers to the process of separating the chaff (light, dry, and scaly parts of a plant) from the grain (the edible part of the plant) in farming. It is usually done by blowing away the chaff with the wind or using a machine to do the same.
To separate the chaff from grain by scattering it in the wind so that the lighter chaff is blown away.<br><br>To separate the essential or valuable part of something from the others, often by eliminating or rejecting what is unnecessary or inferior.
Winona is a given name derived from the Dakota word "wínyona" meaning "first daughter" or "first born daughter".
Winos refers to a colloquial or informal term for people who are heavy drinkers of wine, often implying that the consumption is excessive or irregular.
Winslow can refer to:<br><br>1. A surname of English origin, derived from the Old English words "wynn," meaning "fair" or "white," and "slaw," meaning "stream" or "brook."<br>2. Winslow, Buckinghamshire, a civil parish and former borough in Buckinghamshire, England.<br>3. Winslow, Arkansas, a small town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, USA.<br>4. Winslow, Arizona, a city located in Navajo County, Arizona, USA, on Interstate 40, sometimes also referred to as Two Mile, in reference to the two miles between the original entrance and exit of the city.<br>5. Winslow, New Jersey, a non-census designated unincorporated community in Camden County, New Jersey, USA.<br><br>In popular culture, "Standin' on the Corner Park" in Winslow, Arizona, is a famous tourist attraction and the location of "Standin' on the Corner Park," marketed as the theme and a popular tourist destination.<br><br>The term may also refer to Winslow Homer (1836–1910), an American artist, best known for his seascapes and landscapes.