money-spinner

See also: moneyspinner and money spinner

English

Noun

money-spinner (plural money-spinners)

1. (UK, Australia) Something that generates a continuous income.
2. A money spider.
   • 1859, James Grant, Hollywood Hall, page 65:

     She never passed a spider or moneyspinner, without throwing it over her shoulder, to the no small annoyance of those who might be near.

See also

• cash cow