sealery

[see-luh-ree]

noun

plural

sealeries 

1. a place where seals seal are caught.

2. the occupation of hunting or taking seals. seal.

sealery

/ ˈsiːlərɪ /

noun

1. the occupation of hunting seals

2. any place where seals are regularly to be found, esp a seal rookery

Word History and Origins

Origin of sealery¹

First recorded in 1890–95; seal ² + -ery

Example Sentences

"Oh, it's the bad skillery sealery alligator!" cried Flop Ear.

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