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shell⋅fish⋅er⋅y

  [shel-fish-uh-ree]
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–noun, plural -er⋅ies.
1. the industry and commerce of catching, processing, and selling shellfish; raising shellfish for commercial purposes.
2. a commercial shellfish bed.
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shell·fish·er·y   (shěl'fĭsh'ə-rē)   
n.   pl. shell·fish·er·ies

  1. The industry or occupation of catching, processing, or selling shellfish.

  2. A fishing ground for shellfish.

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