stemmery

[stem-uh-ree]

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noun

plural

stemmeries

a factory or other place where tobacco leaves are stripped.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of stemmery¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; stem ¹ + -ery

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Up your tablescape wow-factor with a seasonal arrangement from Seattle-area florist The Stemmery.

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From the outsides it looks to be like something suitable for a tobacco stemmery or maybe a skating-rink, but once I gets past the watchman on the outer door—Who-ee!

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