"rotolactor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rotolactors [plural]
Etymology: Originally a brand name. See roto-, lactate, -or. Head templates: {{en-noun}} rotolactor (plural rotolactors)
  1. A machine for milking a number of cows one after another by means of a rotating platform.
    Sense id: en-rotolactor-en-noun-Gu7aHPn7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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