hatchery: Meaning and Definition of

hatch•er•y

Pronunciation: (hach'u-rē), [key]
— pl. -er•ies.
  1. a place for hatching eggs of hens, fish, etc., esp. a large, commercial or government site where the young are hatched, cared for, and sold or distributed.
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