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| nurs·er·y [ núrssəree, núrssree ] (plural nurs·er·ies) |
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1. gardening place growing plants commercially: a place where plants are grown commercially, either for sale direct to the public or to other retailers
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2. hospital room for newborns: a room in a hospital where newborns stay and are cared for by the nursing staff and pediatricians prior to going home
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3. child's room: a child's bedroom or playroom in a house
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4. education
Same as nursery school
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5. education
Same as day nursery
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6. fostering place: a place where talents or abilities are allowed or encouraged to develop and flourish
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| [14th century. < Old French norricerie< norrice (see nurse)] |
