What does "bloomery" mean?

A forge in which wrought iron is made straight from ore.

What is a synonym for "bloomery"?

Common synonyms include: forge, furnace, metalworks, steelworks.

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A forge in which wrought iron is made straight from ore.
"The natives had probably smelted it themselves in their rude bloomeries, […]"

"The natives had probably smelted it themselves in their rude bloomeries, […]"

From bloom (“metal, see etym.3”) + -ery.