stemmery

[ stem-uh-ree ]

noun

, plural stem·mer·ies.

1. a factory or other place where tobacco leaves are stripped.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stemmery¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times

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!

From Project Gutenberg