hatchery

noun hatch·ery \ˈha-chə-rē\

: a place where people raise young chicken, fish, etc., from eggs

plural hatch·er·ies

Full Definition of HATCHERY

: a place for hatching eggs (as of poultry or fish)

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HATCHERY Defined for Kids

noun hatch·ery \ˈha-chə-rē\

plural hatch·er·ies

: a place for hatching eggs <a fish hatchery>

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