jenny

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
  2. noun female donkey

Etymology

Partially from generic use of the female given name Jenny (cf. Jane) and partially from informal pronunciations of engine.

In classic literature

Synonyms

William Le Baron Jenny

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