Hummel
[hʌmәl]
Definition
(v. t.) To separate from the awns; -- said of barley.
(a.) Having no awns or no horns; as, hummelcorn; a hummel cow.
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Definition
adj.—hornless.—n. Humm′eller a machine for separating awns of barley from seed.
Checked by Barry
Examples
- Dr. Bangs came, said Beth had symptoms of the fever, but he thought she would have it lightly, though he looked sober over the Hummel story. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- I just sat and held it softly till Mrs. Hummel came with the doctor. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Mrs. Hummel's. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Mrs. Hummel goes away to work, and Lottchen takes care of it. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- So Beth lay down on the sofa, the others returned to their work, and the Hummels were forgotten. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Meg, I wish you'd go and see the Hummels. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- And off went Jo, talking very fast, as she told all about the Hummels, in whom her mother had interested richer friends than they were. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Bundle everything into a basket and send it to the Hummels. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
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