English Explanatory Dictionary

hatchery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A facility where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions, especially those of fish or poultry.

Pronunciation

/ˈhæt͡ʃəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hatchery.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-hatchery.wav

Word forms

hatchery hatcheries

Etymology

From hatch + -ery.

Related words

hatcher hatchlings

Derived words

hatcheryman subhatchery
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