Pronunciation:
fak-t(
-)r
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ries
Etymology: from early French factorie "a place where business is carried on," derived from Latin factor "one that does or makes," from factus, past participle of facere "to make, do" --related to FASHION, MANUFACTURE
: a building or set of buildings equipped for manufacturing
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