manufactory
manufactory · manufactories
A manufacturing processA manufacturing process; a particular industry or part of an industry.
/manjʊˈfakt(ə)ɹi/
Meaning
2 senses(archaic)A manufacturing process; a particular industry or part of an industry.
(archaic)A plant where something is manufactured; a factory.
More definitions
- a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
Origin
From Latin manūfactus + English -ory.From Latin manūfactus + English -ory.
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Forms
plural: manufactories| Singular | manufactory |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing:factorymillmanufacturing plant