noun
spinning jenny
Historical textile machine invented by James Hargreaves; used in industrial revolution contexts.
See also: 紡績機械
ジェニー紡績機は18世紀にイギリスで発明された。
The spinning jenny was invented in England in the 18th century.
From English 'spinning jenny' + 紡績機 (spinning machine). The name 'jenny' is said to be a corruption of 'engine' or possibly derived from the inventor's daughter, but the exact origin is uncertain.