fishery

English

/ˈfɪʃəɹi/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) Fishing: the catching, processing and marketing of fish or other seafood.
  • (countable) A place related to fishing, particularly:
  • (countable) A right to fish in a particular location; Territorial fishing waters.
  • (countable) A fishing company.

Etymology

Suffix from English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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