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hatchery

/hætʃəri/ noun · British & US
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What does hatchery mean?

noun

A place where young animals, especially birds, are hatched and reared; a place where eggs are incubated and the young are cared for until they are old enough to leave.

Example

"The hatchery was a major supplier of salmon to the local market."

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