shellfishery en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of shellfish + fishery.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A place where shellfish are caught or processed.
It may come as a surprise that there is a shellfishery worth defending in New York City waters.
2007 July 5, Andy Newman, “Raritan Bay Border War Flares Anew Over Clams”, in New York Times:
- (uncountable) The catching of shellfish.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shellfisheries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |