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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The place in the above-ground part of a coal mine where coal is washed.
2. 2
   Synonym of laundromat, launderette. dated

Synonyms

All synonyms

launderettelaundromat

Etymology

From wash + -ery.

Related phrases

coal mine

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