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

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A (commercial) facility where eggs, especially those of fish or poultry, are hatched under artificial conditions.

"Meanwhile, in 1909, the trout in a certain Pennsylvania fish hatchery began to suffer from enlarged necks; a condition which so sharply affected the hatchery output that it was thought the industry would have to be abandoned." — Edith L. Weart, The Conquest of Goiter (1929)

Somewhere that something is nurtured or fostered; a nursery.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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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. Somewhere that something is nurtured or fostered; a nursery.