Shellfishery
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A place where shellfish are caught or processed. countable, uncountable
"It may come as a surprise that there is a shellfishery worth defending in New York City waters."
- 2 The catching of shellfish. uncountable
Example
More examples"It may come as a surprise that there is a shellfishery worth defending in New York City waters."
Etymology
Blend of shellfish + fishery.