An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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churn
  ۱) گویس؛ ۲) گویسیدن  
1) gavis; 2) gavisidan
Fr.: 1) baratte; 2) baratter  

  1. A container or machine in which cream or milk is agitated to make butter.

  2. To shake or agitate with violence or continued motion (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E. chirne, O.E. cyrne cyr(i)n; cognate with M.L.G. kerne, O.N. kjarni, kirna, may be related to → kernel because of the “grainy” appearance of churned cream.

Etymology (PE): Gavis “churn,” of unknown origin.