washery

noun

wash·​ery

ˈwȯshərē,

ˈwäsh-,

ˈwȯish-

plural -es

: a place at which material (as wool, ore, coal, or crushed stone) is freed from impurities or dust by washing

Word History

Etymology

wash entry 1 + -ery

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