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MILLPOND
millpond
(noun) a pond formed by damming a stream to provide a head of water to turn a mill wheel
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
millpond (plural millponds)
A pond or reservoir produced by damming a river or stream in order to provide a steady source of water for a millrace.
Source: Wiktionary
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