"automobilery" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: automobile + -ery Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|automobile|ery}} automobile + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} automobilery (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The use of automobiles; the world of automobile making, use, and enthusiasm. Tags: rare, uncountable Related terms: carness
    Sense id: en-automobilery-en-noun-WKIP1A1p Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ery

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