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hatchery

Hatchery (noun) means a (commercial) facility where eggs, especially those of fish or poultry, are hatched under artificial conditions.

noun
1
A (commercial) facility where eggs, especially those of fish or poultry, are hatched under artificial conditions.
2
A place where something is fostered or nurtured; a nursery.
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What is the meaning of hatchery?

"hatchery" (noun) means a (commercial) facility where eggs, especially those of fish or poultry, are hatched under artificial conditions.

What are the different meanings of hatchery?

"hatchery" has 2 main meanings: 1. A (commercial) facility where eggs, especially those of fish or poultry, are hatched under artificial conditions; 2. A place where something is fostered or nurtured; a nursery.

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